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The Calgary Flames select Yan Matveiko 211th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft

Originally posted on The Win Column | By Aman Kurji | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 7:17 PM ET

With the 211th selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected Yan Matveiko, a center/left winger from the MHL.

Just kidding, it's not over yet! The #Flames add an extra seventh-rounder in Yan Metveiko! pic.twitter.com/oUXQivMloB
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Who is Yan Matveiko

Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	P
2023–24	Krasnaya Armiya Moskva	MHL	26	1	0	1
2024–25	Krasnaya Armiya Moskva	MHL	42	10	14	24

Analyzing the pick

Yan Matveiko is a C/LW who is looked at as a player who has two-way abilities and is a playmaker. He saw a decent jump in production from 2023–24 to 2024–25 in the MHL.

What’s next for Yan Matveiko

Matveiko is likely to move into the VHL next year and maybe get a taste of the KHL if he plays well. He will likely be in North America once his contract ends in 2026.

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