Arthur Kaliyev Explained

Arthur Kaliyev
Birth Date:26 June 2001
Birth Place:Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:190
Position:Left wing
Shoots:Left
League:NHL
Team:Los Angeles Kings
Draft:33rd overall
Draft Year:2019
Draft Team:Los Angeles Kings
Career Start:2021

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]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
Team LeagueGP PIMGP G A Pts PIM
OHL68 31 17 48 2021 3 8 11 6
Hamilton Bulldogs OHL67 51 51 102 224 1 1 2 0
Hamilton Bulldogs OHL57 44 54 98 28
NHL1 1 0 1 0
AHL40 14 17 31 241 0 0 0 0
Los Angeles Kings NHL80 14 13 27 377 0 0 0 2
Los Angeles Kings NHL56 13 15 28 12
Los Angeles Kings NHL51 7 8 15 142 0 0 0 0
NHL totals188 35 36 71 639 0 0 0 2

International

YearTeamEventGP G A Pts PIM
2018United StatesHG185 3 3 6 0
2020United StatesWJC5 4 2 6 4
2021United StatesWJC7 3 5 8 4
Junior totals17 10 10 20 8

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kings see greater reward than risk in picking 'divisive' Arthur Kaliyev. June 22, 2019. 2019-06-24. The Athletic. Dillman, Lisa.
  2. Web site: Sharpshooting Arthur Kaliyev Is Just Getting Started in Hamilton. The Hockey News. 2019-06-24. February 11, 2019. Kennedy, Ryan.
  3. Web site: Kaliyev's unique stick work makes him top prospect for 2019 NHL Draft. nhl.com. 2019-06-25. April 11, 2019. Morreale, Mike G..
  4. Web site: Kings see greater reward than risk in picking 'divisive' Arthur Kaliyev. theathletic.com.
  5. Web site: Boom, bust, or Vanek: Why Arthur Kaliyev's a wild-card prospect. 2019-06-24. June 12, 2019. Matisz, John. The Score.
  6. News: Arthur Kaliyev lighting it up for Hamilton Bulldogs. Hamilton Spectator. 2019-06-25. October 28, 2018. Radley, Scott.
  7. Web site: Podkolzin Leads a Group of Talented, Yet Polarizing, Top Draft Prospects. 2019-06-25. June 17, 2019. Ellis, Stephen. The Hockey News.
  8. Web site: Five big questions heading into 2019 NHL Draft. 2019-06-25. Boylan, Rory. June 21, 2019. Sportsnet.
  9. Web site: Arthur Kaliyev: Top prospect for 2019 draft. February 19, 2019. 2019-06-25. CBS Sports.
  10. News: Bulldogs sniper Kaliyev wants to show he's more than that at CHL Top Prospects Game. January 23, 2019. 2019-06-25. Pecoskie, Teri. Hamilton Spectator.
  11. Web site: Kings get a scorer, Ducks defensive help during second day of NHL draft. 2019-06-25. June 22, 2019. Los Angeles Times. Zupke, Curtis.
  12. Web site: 2019 Draft Picks Kaliyev, Spence Sign Entry-Level Contracts with LA Kings . NHL.com . June 4, 2020 . June 3, 2020.
  13. Web site: Harris . Jack . Arthur Kaliyev's goal in debut wasted in Kings' loss to Ducks . Los Angeles Times . February 3, 2021 . February 2, 2021.