Report: 3 teams express interest in bringing back former 1st overall pick

According to a report from Russia's Allhockey, there are currently three NHL teams looking to bring back former 1st overall pick Nail Yakupov into the NHL.

According to the report, the Arizona Coyotes and "three other Western Conference" organizations are looking into bringing back Nail Yakupov after he signed a 2-year deal with KHL powerhouse SKA St. Petersburg on July 3rd, 2018.

His last appearance in the NHL was with the Colorado Avalanche during the 2017-18 season where he played 58 games and scored 16 points. His total NHL points is 136 points (62 goals, 74 assists) in 350 games.