Twitter Reaction: Oilers trade Yakupov to St. Louis

Pochiro, a 22-year-old centreman, was selected in the fourth round (122nd overall) by the @StLouisBlues in 2013. @PGCougars WHL alum.

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 7, 2016

I go for a little skate, get back, and I see yakupov to the #stlblues ….and I thought he was gonna land in Chicago. #Yakupov

— The Third Liner Blog (@thethirdliner37) October 8, 2016

Yakupov traded to the Blues. Not surprised he was traded but didn't expect the Blues to be it.

— Sports Fanatic (@ryan_the_great) October 7, 2016

Here's hoping Yakupov can finally break out in St. Louis. #stlblues #Oilers

— Darryl Bennett (@deebee76) October 8, 2016

So far I'm totally in on everything Chiarelli has done. Maroon, Kassian, Caggulia, Lucic. These are great adds. #Oilers

— David Sampson (@Davey_the_Red) October 7, 2016

Yaks gone, get over it, Chiarelli knows what he's doing, trading yak is good for the team and himself.

— Oilers Fan (@leondraisaitl29) October 8, 2016

Welcome to the @StLouisBlues Nail Yakupov. Could be a great deal if he gets his game going with change of scenery!! #GoBlues

— Joshua Searby (@jserb83) October 8, 2016

You know who is better than Zach Pochiro? Nail Yakupov. #Oilers

— Steve Gunn (@the_gunnshow) October 7, 2016

The Oilers got completely hosed. AGAIN. They traded Yakupov for peanuts when his value was at its absolute lowest

— Derek Neumeier (@Derek_N_NHL) October 8, 2016

Even if you fall on the "trade Yak" side of things it's pretty hard to defend a player giveaway a few days before the season. #Oilers

— Neal (@tweetneal) October 8, 2016

So, if Ryan Nugent-Hopkins doesn't impress this season, does he get traded for a paperclip and a stick of gum? #Oilers

— Shawn Wilken (@CrimsonSkorpion) October 8, 2016

Oilers trade first overall picks Hall and Yakupov for a return of Zach Pochiro, Adam Larsson and a conditional pick. Oilers gunna oil.

— Cause We're Canadian (@MadelnCanada) October 7, 2016

The Blues will revitalize Yakupov's career just like they did to Magnus Paarjarvi when the Oilers traded him there…..oh wait

— Jameson Ewasiuk (@JamesonEwasiuk) October 8, 2016

I liked Yakupov, great in community. He'd go out of his way to help the less fortunate. Still remember him buying meal for homeless fellow

— Jim Matheson (@NHLbyMatty) October 8, 2016

I'm gonna miss YakCity. While Yakupov could have done more with the opportunities, he did get the short end of the straw quite often, too.

— Inside Oilers (@InsideOilers) October 7, 2016

Finally got my #Oilers #Yakupov jersey! Can't wait to see what he does this year! pic.twitter.com/nsCexj7wCS

— yas fan (@Based_Sniper88) October 8, 2016

There are rumblings tonight that Kris Russell will be signing with EDM, too.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 7, 2016

Russell deal may not be announced until tomorrow, but word is it's a one-year deal at approx $3.1M

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 7, 2016