Yan Kuznetsov

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]

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 Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 CSKA Moscow U18 Russia U18 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 34 0 4 4 12 — — — — —
2019–20 University of Connecticut HE 34 2 9 11 16 — — — — —
2020–21 University of Connecticut HE 16 1 5 6 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Stockton Heat AHL 6 0 0 0 4 — — — — —
2021–22 Stockton Heat AHL 12 0 0 0 13 — — — — —
2021–22 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 25 2 11 13 14 4 0 2 2 0
2022–23 Calgary Wranglers AHL 63 5 14 19 30 5 0 2 2 0
2023–24 Calgary Wranglers AHL 63 5 8 13 27 6 1 0 1 0
2023–24 Calgary Flames NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Russia U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 14
2021 Russia WJC 4th 7 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 13 0 1 1 16

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.
  7. ^ "Flames Assign Yan Kuznetsov". Calgary Flames. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Flames Re-Sign Yan Kuznetsov". Calgary Flames. Retrieved 12 August 2024.


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