June 21, 2012 - 2:52 PM
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Russian starlet Nail Yakupov says he doesn't know what the NHL draft will bring him but he know where he wants to go.
And that's first overall. In his words: "First is first."
The Edmonton Oilers currently hold the first overall pick, ahead of Columbus and Montreal.
Yakopov is complimentary of Edmonton, calling it a great town with a good young team.
But the 18-year-old Yakupov says he doesn't know where he will end up.
The Russian told reporters: "Same questions. I don't know what you want. I'm not Gary Bettman or like a GM."
The Sarnia Sting winger does say he believes he is ready to play in the NHL.
News from © The Canadian Press, 2012