This comes as some surprise given Bobylev took such a significant leap forward in Victoria under Royals head coach Dave Lowry after failing to produce in Vancouver and re-entering the import draft in June, 2015.
Provided he makes the team, Bobylev will now play his draft year+2 season in a professional league against men over in the KHL. Courtesy of Elliot Saccucci comes the following information on the implications of Bobylev leaving the CHL after being drafted by the Maple Leafs as a 19-year-old second-time eligible:
See Article 8.6 (b)(iii) below, Bobylev (who was drafted as a 19 year old from the CHL) is ceasing to play CHL in his first league year after the draft.