Tryamkin returned to the KHL for another two seasons, working on his game, and becoming more of an offensive threat, while still being reliable in his own zone. That work paid off as he set KHL career highs in goals, assists and points. He also set a new penalty minute mark with 71 PIM. The rear-guard was even playing the net front presence on the power play for Yekaterinburg.
He also appeared in the Spengler Cup that year with his KHL team, Avtomobilist.
Generally players selected after their third season of draft eligibility don't make the leap to the NHL, but at the conclusion of the 2015-16 KHL season, Tryamkin signed his entry level contract with the Canucks.
He appeared in 13 games for the organization to close out the season, and there were flashes of what he could become. A hard nosed, smooth skating, and defensively sound defenceman who made it difficult in front of the net for the opposing team.
Entering into this season, there was hopes he would build on his impressive debut and force himself into a full time role. Unfortunately, the season started with Tryamkin as the odd man out of the line-up. But on the positive side, this allowed him to work on his game, conditioning, and get ready for when he was going to be needed.
On November 3rd, that opportunity came, and he hasn't looked back. Still playing with that 'tough to play against' mentality, Tryamkin has seen a maturation to his game in his 42 appearances this season. The confidence is growing. In the last 10-15 games, there has been a noticeable change to his game.