Player Profile
Height
6\
Weight
185 lbs
Shoots
Left
Nationality
🇷🇺 Russia
Scouting Report
A middle-rounds defender in the MHL with translatable NHL tools. Currently with Khabarovsk Jr..
Strengths
- Blue-line reads
- Developmental upside
- Projectable frame
- Draft-day value
NHL Projection
Comparable
Middle-pairing D
Frequently Asked About Yaroslav Matyev
Who is Yaroslav Matyev?
Yaroslav Matyev is a Russian Defenseman for Khabarovsk Jr. in the Russian MHL, ranked #55 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. A middle-rounds defender in the MHL with translatable NHL tools. Currently with Khabarovsk Jr..
What position does Yaroslav Matyev play?
Yaroslav Matyev plays Defenseman for Khabarovsk Jr..
Where does Yaroslav Matyev play hockey?
Yaroslav Matyev plays for Khabarovsk Jr. in the Russian MHL.
What is Yaroslav Matyev's NHL projection?
Yaroslav Matyev projects as a middle-pairing d at the NHL level.
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