mikhail yakubov (born february 16, 1982 in barnaul, russian sfsr) is a retired russian professional ice hockey centre. he played for the severstal cherepovets of the kontinental hockey league. yakubov also played in the nhl for a total of 3 seasons; 2 with the chicago blackhawks and 1 with the florida panthers. he was drafted by the chicago blackhawks with the 10th overall pick in the 2000 nhl draft.