LW Arthur Kaliyev (2019, 33rd, LAK)

[tomd]

Na, there's gonna be a lot of teams wishing they picked him in the 1st round. He scores goals and does it a lot. His skating is average and his defense is average but that will improve. He's got the most important part down, and that's putting the puck in the net.

All I'm saying is that everyone knew that back in June and he still fell. Kudos to him for continuing to score...hopefully for him he can improve enough in the other areas of his game to make a smooth transition to the AHL and then the NHL.

 

[Newusername]

I wanted him at 16 for the avs, would still trade Newhook for him. What a great pick, lots of teams will have egg on their face

 

[kings11]

I wanted him at 16 for the avs, would still trade Newhook for him. What a great pick, lots of teams will have egg on their face

Eh, the Kings did ok with their first four picks

 

[Newusername]

Eh, the Kings did ok with their first four picks

I’m an avs fan, and I’ll admit I was livid when they didn’t take Turcotte, that guy is good too. Actually looking at it now LA probably had the best draft out of all the teams

 

[Choralone]

Kaliyev has been focusing more on his all-around game lately - which is probably why his goal-scoring pace has fallen from blistering to torrid.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

After scoring only 4 goals in 13 games, Arthur has picked up again with his goal scoring.
6 goals in his last 5 games, 10 points.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

41 goals this season, 86 points.
- he should hit another 50 thou, nevertheless
and relatively easily too, with his current pace.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

41 goals this season, 86 points.
- he should hit another 50 thou, nevertheless
and relatively easily too, with his current pace.

Its not that simple, I think.

He has 13 games left for 9 goals.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Its not that simple, I think.

He has 13 games left for 9 goals.

Oh, i thought he had more games left thou..
Sure, its not that simple, obviously...but...he could/should do it.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

With his 4 point night, he sits now with 92 points so far this season.

 

[King'sPawn]

4 points away from tying the Bulldogs franchise scoring record.

And he's only 37 18 years old!

 

[Artorius Horus T]

4 points away from tying the Bulldogs franchise scoring record.

And he's only 37 18 years old!

1 point away now.

 

[wings5]

Hope he is taking the time this extra long offseason to work on his top speed and acceleration, as this the only thing that might hold him back from being a top 6 player at the next level.

 

[Osprey]

I just caught up on this thread and this exchange from last October made me laugh:

so, is he one of the best OHL players now? if not, who's better?

Byfield

We’ll just have to get him too.

 

[cyclones22]

I just caught up on this thread and this exchange from last October made me laugh:

 

[Rorschach]

I just caught up on this thread and this exchange from last October made me laugh:

Back in October, 2019, there was no surging Stutzle and around the beginning of the OHL season, one that Byfield missed 1/3rd of in his draft year, and before any of the major tournaments.

It just shows I don't have anything personal against QB. At one time I was all about him. I just feel Stutzle is now better and if I have to spend something as valuable as the #2 OA, I want the best available, which to me is Stutzle.

 

[Osprey]

Back in October, 2019, there was no surging Stutzle and around the beginning of the OHL season, one that Byfield missed 1/3rd of in his draft year, and before any of the major tournaments.

It just shows I don't have anything personal against QB. At one time I was all about him. I just feel Stutzle is now better and if I have to spend something as valuable as the #2 OA, I want the best available, which to me is Stutzle.

I'm not sure why you're telling me this. I was simply pointing out a joke that you made last October that's even funnier now, after the draft lottery, since it could come true. That's all.

 

[Rorschach]

I'm not sure why you're telling me this. I was simply pointing out a joke that you made last October that's even funnier now, after the draft lottery, since it could come true. That's all.

You quoted me, which pinged me, and I had to guess what you meant. I’ve had quite a few people “bashing” on m recently for choosing Stutzle and explaining why on the HFKings boards. So I wasn’t sure if your intent. Apologies.

 

[TheJudge]

Does he strike anyone else as another (potential) Dany Heatley?

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Does he strike anyone else as another (potential) Dany Heatley?

Even Heatley was more involved.

If Kaliyev ever makes it, I am thinking more Brett Hull (stylewise). He has the best slapshot in juniors and should score a lot to make up for other shortcomings.

 

[57special]

ehh...he's a specialist. A goal scorer, and someone who is the triggerman on your PP. Complaining about him not backchecking is liking complaining about a supermodel being a bad housekeeper, or a Lamborghini having bad fuel mileage.

 

[Mattb124]

Does he strike anyone else as another (potential) Dany Heatley?

Yes. Have not watching him a ton but I was more impressed with him when he last played internationally than this year. Great shot and not much else.

 

[Osprey]

It seems strange to me that Team USA is using him in the slot on the powerplay. I would think that you'd want him on the boards, where teammates could tee him up to shoot the puck, which is the one thing that he does really well.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

ehh...he's a specialist. A goal scorer, and someone who is the triggerman on your PP. Complaining about him not backchecking is liking complaining about a supermodel being a bad housekeeper, or a Lamborghini having bad fuel mileage.

Fair point. I think in Kaliyev's case, however, his detractors feel he could be so much better if he saw the game better.

Blowing clappers by goalies works in juniors but is less effective against NHL goalies in the smaller windows in pro hockey.

I'd imagine he can be frustrating as a linemate; when a player works himself into a prime scoring area but Kaliyev doesn't see him and forces a shot instead.

 

[NYIschremp44]

I wanted him at 16 for the avs, would still trade Newhook for him. What a great pick, lots of teams will have egg on their face

This is laughable.