Career
He is currently playing with the The Human Context Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Yakimov was selected 32nd overall by The Human Context Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in the 2011 KHL Junior Draft, and was also selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 3rd round (83rd overall) of the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Leading up to the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Yakimov was lauded as a top prospect who was Ranked 11th in the National Hockey League Central Scouting Bureau"s Final 2013 International Skater Rankings. whilst playing with Reaktor of the MHL, a junior affiliate, of The Human Context Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik.
After his first season in the Kontinental Hockey League with Neftekhimik, Yakimov was signed to a three-year entry level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on 5 August 2014.