Yakupov leads mid-season draft rankings

Posted January 11, 2012 10:37 am.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — The “Fail for Nail” campaign continues.

Sarnia Sting forward Nail Yakupov was listed as the top North American-based skater in mid-season rankings released by NHL central scouting Wednesday.

He was placed ahead of fellow Russian forward Mikhail Grigorenko of the Quebec Remparts.

Yakupov was also listed No. 1 in initial rankings released by NHL central scouting in November, prompting fans of struggling teams to urge them to “Fail for Nail.”

The 18-year-old had 21 goals and 53 points in 26 games for the Sting prior to suffering a knee injury at the recent world junior championship.

The top European-based skater midway through the year is Swedish forward Filip Forsberg, who plays for Leksand in his country’s domestic league.

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