Bogdan Yakimov

Bogdan Petrovich Yakimov (born 4 October 1994) is a Russian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing with SKA Saint Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). His National Hockey League (NHL) rights are held by the Edmonton Oilers. Yakimov was selected 32nd overall by HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in the 2011 KHL Junior Draft, and was also selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 3rd round (83rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Bogdan Yakimov
Yakimov at the 2014 Edmonton Oilers training camp
Born (1994-10-04) 4 October 1994
Nizhnekamsk, Russia
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 232 lb (105 kg; 16 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams		 SKA Saint Petersburg
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Edmonton Oilers
Avangard Omsk
Severstal Cherepovets
NHL Draft 83rd overall, 2013
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2012–present

Playing career

Leading up to the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Yakimov was lauded as a top prospect[1] who was Ranked 11th in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's Final 2013 International Skater Rankings.[2] whilst playing with Reaktor of the MHL, a junior affiliate, of HC Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik.

After his first season in the Kontinental Hockey League with Neftekhimik, Yakimov was signed to a three-year entry level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on 5 August 2014.[3]

On 28 July 2016, Yakimov was loaned by the Oilers to return for a third stint with HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the KHL for the 2016–17 season.[4]

Continuing his loan into the 2017–18 season. He notched a career high 8 goals and matched his previous seasons 11 points in 56 games.

Unsigned from the Oilers, but his rights retained by the club, Yakimov opted to continue in the KHL with Nizhnekamsk. During the 2018–19 season, while stagnating with Nizhnekamsk in registering just 3 points in 27 games, Yakimov was traded to Avangard Omsk on 26 November 2018.[5] His stay with Avangard was brief, after going scoreless in 5 games, he was again traded, joining his third KHL outfit, Severstal Cherepovets, on 23 December 2018.[6]

On 1 May 2020, with one-year remaining under contract, Yakimov was traded by Severstal to perennial contending club, SKA Saint Petersburg, in exchange for financial compensation.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Reaktor MHL 46 15 10 25 10 2 2 1 3 0
2012–13 Reaktor MHL 11 6 7 13 2 — — — — —
2012–13 Dizel Penza VHL 21 3 6 9 12 — — — — —
2012–13 HC Izhstal VHL 16 5 8 13 4 — — — — —
2013–14 Reaktor MHL 5 4 2 6 0 2 0 1 1 0
2013–14 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 33 7 5 12 2 — — — — —
2014–15 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 57 12 16 28 18 — — — — —
2014–15 Edmonton Oilers NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2015–16 Bakersfield Condors AHL 36 5 10 15 10 — — — — —
2015–16 Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik KHL 11 3 1 4 2 4 1 1 2 0
2016–17 Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik KHL 50 3 8 11 4 — — — — —
2016–17 Ariada Volzhsk VHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2017–18 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 56 8 3 11 12 5 0 0 0 10
2018–19 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 27 1 2 3 16 — — — — —
2018–19 Avangard Omsk KHL 5 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Severstal Cherepovets KHL 18 4 8 12 6 — — — — —
2019–20 Severstal Cherepovets KHL 59 9 10 19 14 — — — — —
KHL totals 259 35 37 72 56 9 1 1 2 10
NHL totals 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2011 Russia WJC18 7 1 1 2 2
2011 Russia IH18 5 0 0 0 0
2012 Russia WJC18 5th 6 3 4 7 0
2014 Russia WJC 7 1 1 2 4
Junior totals 25 5 6 11 6

References
  1. "Yakimov not overshadowed in Russia". futureconsiderations.com. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  2. "Central Bureau scouting rankings". National Hockey League. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  3. "Oilers agree to terms with Bogdan Yakimov". Edmonton Oilers. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  4. Edmonton Oilers (28 July 2016). "Oilers loan Yakimov to KHL". Twitter. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  5. "Avangard acquire Bogdan Yakimov". Avangard Omsk (in Russian). 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  6. Severstal Cherepovets (23 December 2018). "Severstal welcome new addition Yakimov". Twitter (in Russian). Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  7. "Bogdan Yakimov in SKA" (in Russian). SKA Saint Petersburg. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
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