Yan Kuznetsov

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Yan Kuznetsov
Born (2002-03-09) 9 March 2002 (age 24)
Murmansk, Russia
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team Calgary Flames
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 Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]

Playing career

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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

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Regular season and playoffs

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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 — — — — —
2024–25 Calgary Wranglers AHL 72 6 15 21 38 2 0 0 0 2
NHL totals 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —

International

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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

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