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Bruins’ Prospect Kirill Yemelyanov Could Be a Late-Round Steal

The Boston Bruins have been rebuilding their prospect pool after it was picked bare over the last decade. With an objective to win a Stanley Cup, general manager Don Sweeney…

By Josh Deeds · The Hockey Writers

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:55 PM

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Josh Deeds argues that Bruins 2025 sixth-round draft pick Kirill Yemelyanov could become a late-round steal.
Yemelyanov recorded three points in his KHL debut for Yaroslavl Lokomotiv against Dynamo Minsk.
The centerman previously tallied 57 points in 55 MHL games during the 2025-26 season.

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Josh Deeds of The Hockey Writers argues that Boston Bruins prospect Kirill Yemelyanov could emerge as a late-round steal. Drafted 165th overall in the sixth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the two-way center recently made an immediate impression during his KHL debut with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv, registering three points on one goal and two assists against Dynamo Minsk.

The writer notes that Yemelyanov previously posted 57 points across 55 games in the MHL with Lokomotiv Jr. Deeds suggests that Boston should focus on preparing the 6-foot-1 forward for North American hockey and the AHL, while noting that adding physical strength remains a primary area for his continued development.

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Bruins’ Prospect Kirill Yemelyanov Could Be a Late-Round Steal

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