In a move that has caught the attention of hockey fans and analysts alike, the New York Rangers recently claimed Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.

Arthur Kaliyev, claimed by NYR, is a developing shoot-first winger. Never able to break out of sheltered fourth line minutes with the Kings. Loves chucking one-timers and perimeter shots and has shown some usefulness getting pucks out of the defensive zone. #NYR pic.twitter.com/VZ0UIOnq8U

The New York Rangers claimed forward Arthur Kaliyev off waivers Monday from the Los Angeles Kings. The 23-year-old wing has not played in the NHL this season after recovering from a broken clavicle suffered in training camp. He played five AHL games as part of a conditioning stint in December but didn’t appear for the Kings before going on waivers.

A trade request, lack of playing time and a foiled relationship with the Kings led Arthur Kaliyev right to the Rangers.

Arthur Kaliyev will make his Rangers and season debut against the Devils. New York claimed Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. The forward was a healthy scratch in the Rangers 5-4 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Kaliyev has 71 points (35 goals, 36 assists) in 188 NHL games, all with the Kings.

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The New York Rangers have claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings. The 23-year-old has yet to play in the NHL this season after breaking a clavicle during training camp in September.

On Sunday (January 5th, 2025), the Los Angeles Kings put Forward Arthur Kaliyev on waivers with the intention of sending him down to the American Hockey League's (AHL) Ontario Reign where he recently spent time on a conditioning stint (5GP-1G-1A-2P,