Los Angeles Kings Place 23 Year Old Forward and Former Second Round Pick on Waivers
The Los Angeles Kings have placed the 23-year-old former second-round pick Arthur Kaliyev on waivers, according to the latest update shared by Elliotte Friedman.
Following a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, the Los Angeles Kings are set for a crucial stretch, with five of their next seven games against division rivals.
Currently preparing for their next game, on Wednesday, against the Calgary Flames, the Kings have officially made a roster move. In breaking news, we learned that the organization placed Arthur Kaliyev on waivers.
Insider Elliotte Friedman also revealed that the Utah Hockey Club claimed Nick Desimone from the NHL waiver wire.
Read Friedman's post here:
Kaliyev was drafted 33rd overall by the Kings in 2019. Since then, he played 188 games and scored 71 points. He had a lot of promise, but injuries forced him to remain on the sidelines for a long time.
This season, he took part in five games with the Reign in the AHL. It'll be interesting to see if an NHL team sees his potential and decides to claim him.
As for Nick Desimone, he played 38 games since making his NHL debut in 2022. He scored seven points, including two goals, playing a great depth role with the Flames and Devils while making a lot of back and forth between the AHL and the NHL.
The Utah Hockey Club has been active on the waivers this season. Desimone is the second player claimed by the team in the last month after they acquired Dakota Mermis from the Toronto Maple Leafs in December.
Utah's blue line could get some massive reinforcements soon, with John Marino, Sean Durzi, Robert Bortuzzo, and Maveric Lamoureux all injured and set to come back over the next month.
If Desimone remains in the NHL with Utah HC, he will likely have the role of seventh defenseman, or step up in case of other injuries.
