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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2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 51 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 14 |
2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 56 | 13 | 15 | 28 | -5 | 12 |
2021-22 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 80 | 14 | 13 | 27 | -3 | 37 |