Breaking: Nail Yakupov Signs a New Deal

Nail Yakupov, the Oilers' first overall pick at the 2012 draft, has officially signed a new pro deal.

It was reported that Nail Yakupov will stay in the KHL next season, as he inked a one-year deal with his hometown team, the Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.

He had a rough start in the NHL. After dissapointing years with the Oilers, he joined the Blues and the Avalanche before leaving for the KHL.

He still managed to score 136 points in 350 games.

Do you think Yakupov's NHL career is over?

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