Damir Sharipzianov Looking for Fast NHL Return Alessandro Seren Rosso | May 13, 2017 After his rookie season in pro hockey, Russian defenseman and Los Angeles Kings prospect Damir Sharipzianov was assigned back to the KHL. He will spend the 2017-18 season in his…
THW’s List of Prospects Playing in the KHL This Season Alessandro Seren Rosso | August 22, 2016 In the 2016-17 season, a total of 4138 prospects will skate in the KHL (or in their affiliate teams in the VHL or MHL), up from last year’s 26. A few…
Yakimov Adds to Oilers Issues with Drafted Russians Shane Sander | July 30, 2016 As you’ve more than likely already read online the Edmonton Oilers have loaned prospect Bogdan Yakimov to the KHL for the 2016-17 season. This move didn’t come without gripes from…
Oilers Loan Bogdan Yakimov to KHL Club Steven DiOssi | July 27, 2016 Edmonton Oilers forward Bogdan Yakimov has been loaned to HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), the team announced on Wednesday. The #Oilers have loaned forward Bogdan Yakimov…
5 Lesser Known Top Edmonton Oilers Prospects Brett Slawson | October 12, 2015 When it comes to the Edmonton Oilers and the talk of top prospects, most people immediately shake their heads. Loaded with talent following years of failure, the Oilers have a seemingly…
Edmonton Oilers: Five Impact Prospects for 2015-16 Carl Maloney | August 5, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers have been rebuilding for what seems like an eternity. While the rebuild is still in progress, it’s safe to say that this season will usher in a…
Bogdan Yakimov Happy About Life In The AHL Alessandro Seren Rosso | April 8, 2015 In this translated interview, originally appearing on Russian portal Business-Online, Bogdan Yakimov talked about life in the AHL, discussed Nail Yakupov and shared his memories from his first NHL game. *…
NHL Preseason: Carrick, Campbell Cruise on Day 4 Andrew Forbes | September 30, 2014 Wednesday showcased more hopeful prospects as the NHL preseason continued. Fighting to get noticed by their respective coaching staffs, these players were thrown into game action with the chance to…
Nail Yakupov: Interview With Edmonton Oilers Forward Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 14, 2014 The 14-15 season will be the third year in Edmonton for Nail Yakupov, who will have to show that he was really worth the first overall pick in the 2012…
Interview with Oilers Prospect Bogdan Yakimov Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 4, 2014 Interview with Bogdan Yakimov on how it was crossing the Ocean, playing in the AHL and his ties with Valeri Nichushkin
Edmonton Oilers Play it Safe on Draft Day Carl Maloney | July 4, 2013 No “Big Splash” for Craig MacTavish Yet, But Not For Lack of Trying With all the talk of the Oilers and new GM Craig MacTavish wanted to do something big…
Bogdan Yakimov – The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Ryan Pike | May 21, 2013 Bogdan Yakimov THW Close-Up Date of Birth: October 4, 1994 Place of Birth: Nizhnekamsk, Russia Ht: 6’4” Wt: 201 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 Due to…
