NHL Draft Rankings: Top 15 prospects in June

FanSided’s NHL Draft rankings: Top 15 prospects (June edition)

By Simon Vacca | Jun 14, 2019

KOSICE, SLOVAKIA - MAY 18: Jack Hughes #6 of USA looks on during the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Slovakia group A game between Denmark and United States at Steel Arena on May 18, 2019 in Kosice, Slovakia. (Photo by Lukasz Laskowski/PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images) /

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PETERBOROUGH, ON – NOVEMBER 10: Arthur Kaliyev #34 of the Hamilton Bulldogs skates against the Peterborough Petes in an OHL game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on November 10, 2018 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

14. Arthur Kaliyev

DOB: June 26, 2001 (age 17)
Position: LW
Shoots: L
Team: Hamilton Bulldogs — OHL
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 190 pounds

Widely regarded as the most polarizing prospect of the present class, Arthur Kaliyev’s name has been at forefront of speculation surrounding the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. For some, Kaliyev is an obvious lock to experience success at the professional level, as supporters will argue that the 17-year-old’s hockey IQ is among the most noteworthy when considered in relation to this year’s prospects.

His 51 goals and 51 assists for 102 points continues to serve as a subject of debate. Critics frequently counter that Kaliyev’s compete level — or lack thereof — raises serious questions about the degree to which his repertoire of skills will translate to the professional level.

Polarizing but talented, look for the left winger to be selected in the upper to mid tier of the draft.

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