Top S86 Prospect Announces Intention to Play in VHLE

[Bojovnik 487]

MOSCOW, August 16, 2022 (HockeyEU) - Yaroslav Bogatyrev, one of the top prospects for the S86 VHL Entry Draft, will forego his second season of VHLM eligibility to make the jump up to the VHLE, the Russian forward told reporters on Tuesday.

 

“After discussing with my agent and my family, I have decided that next season I will play in the VHLE,” Bogatyrev said.

 

Bogatyrev signed with the Houston Bulls of the VHLM at last season’s trade deadline, and registered 7 points in 21 regular season games. He was also part of the Texas club’s unsuccessful playoff campaign, in which the Bulls were unexpectedly dumped out of the first round of the postseason at the hands of the Halifax 21^st. The Nizhniy Tagil native had 3 points in the Bulls’ first round series.

 

While Bogatyrev’s individual numbers may not have been that impressive, the big bodied forward has shone in the recent Junior Showcase Tournament. The Russian currently leads his team, Steel, in scoring with 17 points (4+13) in 12 games played.

 

“It’s been a fun tournament. It’s been nice to get the opportunity to play on the right wing and also get the opportunities that I felt I should have had in Houston. I think I’ve shown that I can contribute at a high level, and I will be delighted to get the opportunity to show what I can do in the VHLE,” he said.

 

Bogatyrev also noted that the opportunity to play closer to home played a major factor in his decision to play in Europe next season.

 

“There were a lot of conversations. I knew that if I go back to the VHLM, I could be a top line contributor and for my personal numbers it would be great. However, I don’t want to be far away from home. Playing in Houston was tough this season, and if there’s an opportunity to play in Europe, I want to take it,” he said.

 

One reporter then asked Bogatyrev, who speaks English fluently, whether his comments could raise red flags for VHL General Managers based in the North American Conference ahead of the S86 draft.

 

“For me, it’s not about whether I go first, second, third overall. Of course, it’s great to be in those conversations, and I’m flattered by the interest, but I think it’s no secret that I see my future in the European Conference. I want to make my name in Europe. I want my family to have the chance to watch and come to my games,” he said.

 

The Steel finished in second place in Conference 1 of the JST, and will look to make a push for the title. Bogatyrev said that the atmosphere on the team was good, and praised his team mates.

 

“It’s been great to be part of this group. There’s a lot of guys here who I’m sure will go on to have fantastic careers. Of course, we want to win, but a tournament like this is also about giving a chance to those guys who maybe were stuck on the second and third lines of their teams. With more minutes, they are showing what they are capable of,” he concluded.

[AJW 2,219]

@Spartan You gotta draft this legend. Bring him back home

[leandrofg 1,190]

 

[Bojovnik 487]

13 hours ago, ajwllmsn said:

@Spartan You gotta draft this legend. Bring him back home

Yeah @Spartan, have another tag

Edited August 17, 2022 by Bojovnik

[Shindigs 1,771]

Meanwhile in LA: "Hollywood Bogatyrev has a certain ring to it, doesn't it?"

[Bojovnik 487]

1 hour ago, Shindigs said:

Meanwhile in LA: "Hollywood Bogatyrev has a certain ring to it, doesn't it?"

 

Beverly Hills Boga

Edited August 17, 2022 by Bojovnik

[OrbitingDeath 3,234]

Hey @Spartan

 

[Bojovnik 487]

4 minutes ago, OrbitingDeath said:

Hey @Spartan

 

 

 

Yes @Spartan, don't forget about him.

[Spartan 4,561]

Smh

[Bojovnik 487]

Bump as I'm tired of VHLM GMs getting in my DMs, sending me draft interviews.

Edited August 28, 2022 by Bojovnik