Ivanov backstopped MHK Spartak Moskva to the MHL Final, posting a .924 save percentage in the regular season before improving to .928 through 16 playoff games. Boston has one of the NHL’s strongest track records when it comes to developing goaltenders, and they’re betting that Ivanov has the athleticism, composure, and technical foundation to become the next success story. He’s several years away, but carries legitimate starter upside if everything clicks.

Ivanov was selected by Boston with the 56th selection in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Yuri Ivanov (G)

Yuri Ivanov:There is a lot to like in Ivanov’s game, starting with his skating and overall quickness. Hispushes are strong and crisp, allowing him to cover space faster than many goalies in this class.What separates him is his ability to stay balanced and controlled despite that speed. Manygoalies with similar quickness tend to lose structure, but Ivanov remains composed, limiting his movements to what is necessary. His footwork is efficient and purposeful, keeping himconsistently in position. He also brings a lot of twitch in his lower body, transitioning quicklybetween his feet and his knees depending on the situation. I also liked his use of the stick tomanage low shots and direct rebounds. The main concern remains his puck tracking. It wasinconsistent throughout the game, leading to goals against and poor rebound control. That issuealone will impact his draft positioning. Given how clean the rest of his game is, there is still astrong case for him to be selected in the later rounds.