Maxim Letunov

Maxim "Max" Vladimirovich Letunov (Russian: Максим Владимирович Летунов; born 20 February 1996) is a Russian professional ice hockey centre who plays for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Maxim Letunov
Born (1996-02-20) 20 February 1996
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams		 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
San Jose Sharks
NHL Draft 52nd overall, 2014
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

Letunov was selected 52nd overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues.[1] After playing for the University of Connecticut, Letunov was signed to an entry-level contract by the San Jose Sharks on 14 March 2018.[2]

He made his NHL debut on 4 February 2020, in a 3–1 win over the Calgary Flames.[3] His first goal came two days later, during a 6–3 win against the Edmonton Oilers.[4]

As a group 6 free agent, Letunov left the Sharks and was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on 31 July 2021.[5] After participating in the Hurricanes training camp, Letunov was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, to begin the 2021–22 season. He made 60 appearances with the Wolves, posting 13 goals and 23 points, before he was traded by the Hurricanes to the New York Rangers in exchange for Tarmo Reunanen on 28 March 2022.[6]

Letunov as a free agent from the Rangers, opted to return to Russia and signed a contract with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod for the 2022–23 season.[7]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 6019244342 —————
2014–15 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 5825396418 40110
2015–16 U. of Connecticut HE 361624402 —————
2016–17 U. of Connecticut HE 337202725 —————
2017–18 U. of Connecticut HE 3612162812 —————
2018–19 San Jose Barracuda AHL 5712162820 30222
2019–20 San Jose Barracuda AHL 5012284012 —————
2019–20 San Jose Sharks NHL 31010 —————
2020–21 San Jose Barracuda AHL 321231512 42020
2021–22 Chicago Wolves AHL 6013102316 —————
2021–22 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 132356 —————
2022–23 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod KHL 6216143020 100226
NHL totals 31010 —————
KHL totals 6216143020 100226

Awards and honors
Award Year
USHL
Second All-Star Team 2015
College
HE All-Rookie Team 2016
HE Second All-Star Team 2016, 2018

References
  1. "2014 NHL Entry Draft: St. Louis Blues Select Maxim Letunov at 52nd Overall". National Hockey League. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  2. "Sharks Sign Forward Maxim Letunov". National Hockey League. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  3. "Thornton scores 1,500th point in Sharks win against Flames". National Hockey League. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  4. "Meier has three points for Sharks in win against Oilers". National Hockey League. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  5. "Canes agree to terms with Maxim Letunov". Carolina Hurricanes. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  6. "Rangers acquire Maxim Letunov". New York Rangers. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  7. Lee, Gavin (12 September 2022). "Minor Transactions: 09/12/22". Pro Hockey Rumors. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
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