Yan Kuznetsov

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Yan Kuznetsov
Born (2002-03-09) 9 March 2002 (age 22)
Murmansk, Russia
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Calgary Flames
Calgary Wranglers  (AHL)
NHL draft 50th overall, 2020
Calgary Flames
Playing career 2021–present

Yan Kuznetsov (born 9 March 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Calgary Wranglers in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). [1]

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Playing career

As a youth, Kuznetsov played in his native Russia, within CSKA Moscow under-16 and under-18 programs before moving to North America to continue his development through the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Sioux Falls Stampede and at the collegiate level.[ citation needed ]

Following his freshman season with University of Connecticut in the Hockey East, Kuznetsov was selected in the second round, 50th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. [2]

After his sophomore season, Kuznetsov concluded his collegiate career with the Huskies as he was signed by the Flames to a three-year, entry-level contract on 30 March 2021. [3] He joined the Flames' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Stockton Heat to conclude the season.

Kuznetsov split the 2021-22 season between the Heat and the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The Sea Dogs had previously selected Kuznetsov during the 2021 CHL Import Draft. [4]

He returned to the AHL for the 2022-23 season, skating in 63 games for the Flames' new affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.

On 5 January 2024, the Flames recalled Kuznetsov. [5] He made his NHL debut on 9 January in a 6-3 win against the Ottawa Senators. [6] Kuznetsov was returned to the Wranglers on 14 January following his lone appearance. [7]

On 12 August 2024, the Flames re-signed Kuznetsov to a one-year, $775,000 contract extension. [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18CSKA Moscow U18Russia U1810000—————
2018–19 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 3404412—————
2019–20 University of Connecticut HE 34291116—————
2020–21 University of ConnecticutHE161564—————
2020–21 Stockton Heat AHL 60004—————
2021–22 Stockton HeatAHL1200013—————
2021–22 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 25211131440220
2022–23 Calgary Wranglers AHL63514193050220
2023–24 Calgary WranglersAHL6358132761010
2023–24 Calgary Flames NHL 10000—————
NHL totals10000—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2018 Russia U17 Gold medal icon.svg601114
2021 Russia WJC 4th70002
Junior totals1301116

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References

  1. ↑ "Yan Kuznetsov player profile". Calgary Wranglers. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Pike, Ryan. "Flames make two trades, eight selections at 2020 NHL Draft". Flames Nation. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Flames sign Yan Kuznetsov". Calgary Flames. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ↑ Pike, Ryan. "Yan Kuznetsov selected by Saint John in CHL Import Draft". Flames Nation. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Flames Recall Yan Kuznetsov". Calgary Flames . Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Vickers, Aaron. "Flames score 4 in 3rd, hand Senators 4th straight loss". National Hockey League . Retrieved 10 January 2024.
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  8. ↑ "Flames Re-Sign Yan Kuznetsov". Calgary Flames . Retrieved 12 August 2024.
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