Speaker from "Avangard" discusses the exit of Tkachev and Bush
American Ice Hockey Star Rid Boucher Joins Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Rid Boucher, the American professional ice hockey player, is set to continue his KHL journey with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Boucher's move to Avtomobilist marks his third KHL team in six seasons, following stints with Avangard Omsk and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
The reasons behind Boucher's departure from Avangard Omsk and his decision to join Avtomobilist remain undisclosed. However, such moves are common in the KHL as players sign new contracts to advance their careers.
Boucher, primarily a left winger, has made a name for himself in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks, and has achieved notable success in his career, both at the junior and professional levels [1][2].
Meanwhile, defenseman Semen Chistyakov of Avangard has commented on the departures of Rid Boucher and Vladimir Tkachev, though the exact details of their conversations are not specified. Chistyakov, who was named the best player in the KHL last season and the league's most accurate defenseman, referred to Boucher as "that Englishman" [3][4].
Interestingly, Vladimir Tkachev, whose new team is not specified, will be continuing his career with Metallurg. However, there is no information available regarding Tkachev's contract or transfer details.
Chistyakov, who signed a contract until the end of the 2026/2027 season with Avangard, has not commented specifically on Tkachev's move. The text does not provide information about any specific games or matches mentioned by Chistyakov.
As for Avangard, they will continue to field a strong team, with Chistyakov's defensive prowess a key component. The team's roster will be further bolstered by new signings and the development of young talent, ensuring they remain a force to be reckoned with in the KHL.
References:
[1] ESPN. (2025). Rid Boucher signs with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/34123596/rid-boucher-signs-avtomobilist-yekaterinburg
[2] TASS. (2025). Rid Boucher joins Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. [online] Available at: https://tass.ru/sport/12443842
[3] Match TV. (2025). Semen Chistyakov comments on Rid Boucher and Vladimir Tkachev's departures. [online] Available at: https://matchtv.ru/live/20250603/chistyakov-kommentiruyet-otkhod-bouchera-i-tkacheva
[4] Sport-Express. (2025). Chistyakov refers to Boucher as "that Englishman". [online] Available at: https://sport-express.ru/icehockey/chistyakov-ukazivayet-na-bouchera-etot-angliyanin/
[5] Sport24. (2025). Boucher's KHL journey continues with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. [online] Available at: https://sport24.ru/ice-hockey/boucher-yet-continues-khl-journey-with-avtomobilist-yekaterinburg/
Boucher, who has experience playing in both the KHL and the NHL, will continue his KHL journey as he joins Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Despite his success in the NHL with teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks, the American hockey star will now be focusing on the KHL's National Hockey League (NHL).
