Nail Yakupov signs with Edmonton Oilers; Monday’s coast-to-coast

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WHL

The Shawinigan Cataractes ended a four-decade championship drought with their MasterCard Memorial Cup victory in May. Now the 2013 tourney host Saskatoon Blades have the exact same scenario, writes Patrick King.

Hopefully Blades coach-GM Lorne Molleken won't ask the Saskatchewan Roughriders for tips on how to hold a considerable lead (Sportsnet)

New Brandon bench boss Dwayne Gylywoychuk was due for a head coaching gig, writes Wheat Kings play-by-play man Bruce Luebke. (Luber's Lounge)

It turns out coaches from Alberta and B.C. have spent more time trading notes, rather than work separately, as they form the roster for the Team Pacific under-17 squad. (Kamloops Daily News)

How do scouts blend advanced stats into their analysis? (The Pipeline Show)

OHL

Nail Yakupov has signed his entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers contract. Inevitable tabloid headline: "Oilers Nail down top pick." (Edmonton Journal, Globe & Mail, Faceoff.com, NHL.com)

Peterborough Petes centre Alan Quine is playing for a pro contract with the Detroit Red Wings organization. (Detroit Free Press)

Brock Otten is busy with a rundown of every NHL organization's Ontario league-based prospects, including those from Chicago, Columbus and Colorado. (OHL Prospects)

Is Tennessee part of the OHL's draft territory? This might become relevant very soon. (The Tennessean)

QMJHL

The lack of a transfer agreement between the NHL and the Slovak hockey federation is the only barrier between Saint John Sea Dogs grad Tomas Jurco and a NHL contract. Tommy Toe-Drag will be in a Grand Rapid Griffins uniform soon enough. (Detroit Free Press)

The P.E.I. Rocket's trade for Alex Micallef gives them a point-producing overage defenceman. Micallef posted 37 points in 55 games for Blainville-Boisbriand last season. (La Presse)

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Contact him at neatesager@yahoo.ca and follow him on Twitter @neatebuzzthenet.