Arthur Kaliyev
Kaliyev with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2018
Born (2001-06-26) June 26, 2001
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Left wing
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 drafted 33rd overall by the Kings in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[1] He made his NHL debut in 2021.

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.[2][3] He represents the United States in international competition.[2] His sister Elvina Kalieva is a tennis player.[4]

Playing career

As a rookie in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2017–18 he scored 31 goals to help the Hamilton Bulldogs to a league championship.[5] 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.[5] He is particularly effective at shooting a one timer.[6] Despite his goal scoring prowess, he was regarded as inconsistent, a weak skater and a weak defender, which may have hurt his standing in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[7][8][9][10][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, against the Anaheim Ducks and scored his first goal.[13]

Medal record
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 Canada

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Hamilton BulldogsOHL 6831174820 2138116
2018–19Hamilton BulldogsOHL 67515110222 41120
2019–20Hamilton BulldogsOHL 5744549828 —————
2020–21Los Angeles KingsNHL 11010 —————
2020–21Ontario ReignAHL 4014173124 10000
2021–22Los Angeles KingsNHL 8014132737 70002
2022–23Los Angeles KingsNHL 5613152812 20000
NHL totals 13728285649 90002

International

Year Team Event GPGAPtsPIM
2018 United States HG18 53360
2020 United States WJC 54264
2021 United States WJC 73584
Junior totals 171010208

References

  1. ↑ Dillman, Lisa (June 22, 2019). "Kings see greater reward than risk in picking 'divisive' Arthur Kaliyev". The Athletic. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Kennedy, Ryan (February 11, 2019). "Sharpshooting Arthur Kaliyev Is Just Getting Started in Hamilton". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  3. ↑ Morreale, Mike G. (April 11, 2019). "Kaliyev's unique stick work makes him top prospect for 2019 NHL Draft". nhl.com. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Kings see greater reward than risk in picking 'divisive' Arthur Kaliyev". theathletic.com.
  5. 1 2 Matisz, John (June 12, 2019). "Boom, bust, or Vanek: Why Arthur Kaliyev's a wild-card prospect". The Score. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  6. ↑ Radley, Scott (October 28, 2018). "Arthur Kaliyev lighting it up for Hamilton Bulldogs". Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  7. ↑ Ellis, Stephen (June 17, 2019). "Podkolzin Leads a Group of Talented, Yet Polarizing, Top Draft Prospects". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  8. ↑ Boylan, Rory (June 21, 2019). "Five big questions heading into 2019 NHL Draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Arthur Kaliyev: Top prospect for 2019 draft". CBS Sports. February 19, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  10. ↑ Pecoskie, Teri (January 23, 2019). "Bulldogs sniper Kaliyev wants to show he's more than that at CHL Top Prospects Game". Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  11. ↑ Zupke, Curtis (June 22, 2019). "Kings get a scorer, Ducks defensive help during second day of NHL draft". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  12. ↑ "2019 Draft Picks Kaliyev, Spence Sign Entry-Level Contracts with LA Kings". NHL.com. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  13. ↑ Harris, Jack (February 2, 2021). "Arthur Kaliyev's goal in debut wasted in Kings' loss to Ducks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
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