The Edmonton Oilers have loaned forward Bogdan Yakimov to HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League, the team announced on Wednesday.

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The 21-year-old was drafted in the third round, 83rd overall of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Oilers and has appeared in one regular season game for the franchise.

He split last season between the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League and Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.

The Nizhnekamsk, Russia native has also played with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL.