Nail Yakupov
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About
NHL winger who was selected 1st overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2012 NHL Draft. He was traded to the St. Louis Blues in 2016.
Before Fame
He had a remarkable run on the Russian national junior team, winning medals in all three tournaments he participated in.
Trivia
He played for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League as a result of the 2012 NHL lockout.
Family Life
His father, Rail, was a hockey coach and executive.
Associated With
His #10 jersey choice was inspired by his childhood hockey idol Pavel Bure.
