Arthur Kaliyev

Arthur Kaliyev
Kaliyev with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2018
Born (2001-06-26) June 26, 2001 (age 23)
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team Los Angeles Kings
NHL draft 33rd overall, 2019
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2021–present

Arthur Kaliyev (Russian: Артур Калиев; born June 26, 2001) is an Uzbekistan-born American professional ice hockey forward for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Kings in the second round, 33rd overall, of the 2019 NHL entry draft.

Early life

Kaliyev was born in Uzbekistan but his family moved to Staten Island, New York when he was two years old and later moved to Michigan at age 13.[1][2] He represents the United States in international competition.[1] His sister Elvina Kalieva is a tennis player.[3]

Playing career

As a rookie in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2017–18, Kaliyev scored 31 goals to help the Hamilton Bulldogs to a league championship.[4] He followed that up with 51 goals for the Bulldogs in 2018–19, becoming the youngest player in the OHL to score more than 40 goals that season.[4] He is particularly effective at shooting a one timer.[5] Despite his goal scoring prowess, he was regarded as inconsistent, a weak skater and a weak defender before the 2019 NHL entry draft.[6][7][8][9][10] Kaliyev was subsequently selected with the 33rd overall pick by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2019 draft.[3][11]

On June 3, 2020, Kaliyev was signed to a three-year, entry-level by the Los Angeles Kings.[12] Kaliyev made his NHL debut on February 2, 2021, in a 3–1 loss against the Anaheim Ducks and scored his first goal.[13] On September 18, 2024, the Kings re-signed Kaliyev to a one-year contract.[14]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 68 31 17 48 20 21 3 8 11 6
2018–19 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 67 51 51 102 22 4 1 1 2 0
2019–20 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 57 44 54 98 28 — — — — —
2020–21 Los Angeles Kings NHL 1 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2020–21 Ontario Reign AHL 40 14 17 31 24 1 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Los Angeles Kings NHL 80 14 13 27 37 7 0 0 0 2
2022–23 Los Angeles Kings NHL 56 13 15 28 12 — — — — —
2023–24 Los Angeles Kings NHL 51 7 8 15 14 2 0 0 0 0
NHL totals 188 35 36 71 63 9 0 0 0 2

International

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Canada
Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM
2018 United States HG18 5 3 3 6 0
2020 United States WJC 5 4 2 6 4
2021 United States WJC 7 3 5 8 4
Junior totals 17 10 10 20 8

References

  1. ^ a b Kennedy, Ryan (February 11, 2019). "Sharpshooting Arthur Kaliyev is just getting started in Hamilton". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (April 11, 2019). "Kaliyev's unique stick work makes him top prospect for 2019 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Dillman, Lisa (June 22, 2019). "Kings see greater reward than risk in picking 'divisive' Arthur Kaliyev". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Matisz, John (June 12, 2019). "Boom, bust, or Vanek: Why Arthur Kaliyev's a wild-card prospect". theScore.com. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  5. ^ Radley, Scott (October 22, 2018). "Arthur Kaliyev lighting it up for Hamilton Bulldogs". The Hamilton Spectator. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  6. ^ Ellis, Steven (June 17, 2019). "Podkolzin leads a group of talented, yet polarizing, top draft prospects". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  7. ^ Boylen, Rory (June 21, 2019). "Five big questions heading into 2019 NHL Draft". Sportsnet.ca. Archived from the original on June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  8. ^ "Arthur Kaliyev: Top prospect for 2019 draft". CBSSports.com. February 19, 2019. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  9. ^ Pecoskie, Teri (January 23, 2019). "Bulldogs sniper Kaliyev wants to show he's more than that at CHL Top Prospects Game". The Hamilton Spectator. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Zupke, Curtis (June 22, 2019). "Kings get a scorer, Ducks defensive help during second day of NHL draft". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  11. ^ Pronman, Corey (June 22, 2019). "Grading the Los Angeles Kings' 2019 draft class". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "2019 Draft Picks Kaliyev, Spence Sign Entry-Level Contracts with LA Kings". NHL.com. June 3, 2020. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  13. ^ Harris, Jack (February 2, 2021). "Why 19-year-old Arthur Kaliyev was ready for his NHL debut with Kings". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 21, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "LA Kings Sign Forward Arthur Kaliyev to a One-Year Contract". NHL.com. September 18, 2024. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
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