[I am the Liquor]

Originally Posted by Dabomb

I agree with your assessment about his defensive game during the SSS. Yakupov was not hard on the puck at all in the defensive zone, even when the puck was in his area of play. He often just stayed close to the blueline and was waiting for a breakout. But hey, he's young and that part of the game can be taught. Hemsky was kinda the same way when he first entered the league but has become a better defensive player with experience.

You mean he was covering the point like he was supposed to be?

Imagine that?