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Arthur Kaliyev Scouting Report

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Created: Feb. 20, 2024
Updated: Feb. 23, 2024
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 22
Projection: Fourth Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jun. 26, 2001
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 190 lbs | 86 kg
Drafted: 33 overall, 2019 round 2 (Logo of the Los Angeles Kings LAK)
Kaliyev is polarizing.
He doesn't play the game quick or fast. He's an average skater at best.
His three zone detail ranges wildly. He definitely cannot be utilized in key defensive scenarios.
His element is goal scoring. Kaliyev has great mitts and a fantastic release. He can coral pucks in tight spaces and deposit pucks in the back of the net.
Unfortunately his compete in the hard areas also ranges.
He's been - in and out - of the dog house in LA.
Through 40GP he averaged 13:00 TOI - deployed at even strength and the power-play.
Over his most recent twenty game segment he only produced 2 assists.
Pending RFA. Cap hit is $894K.
It's possible he could upgrade an team's power-play. A change of scenery might motivate him more.
Fourth line forward at even strength who finds a role on the PP.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Los Angeles KingsNHL517815-314
2022-23Los Angeles KingsNHL56131528-512
2021-22Los Angeles KingsNHL80141327-337
  • Compete/Consistency: 60
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 40
  • Hockey IQ: 85
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Penalty Kill: 0
  • Power Play: 90
  • Physicality: 25
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 60
  • Shot: 95
  • Skating: 62
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality