WYATT
KALYNUK
D
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
180 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
2
years
Debut
Mar 7, 2021
Born
Apr 14, 1997
(27 yrs)
Brandon, Manitoba
Hometown
Virden, Manitoba
Drafted
Drafted by Philadelphia in 2017 (7/196).
Drafted from
Bloomington (USHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2024-08-08 |
Signed with the Pelicans Lahti of the Liiga (Finland).
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| 2023-10-02 |
Assigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
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| 2023-10-01 |
Placed on waivers by the St. Louis Blues.
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| 2023-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues to a one-year two-way contract.
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| 2023-03-03 |
Acquired from the Vancouver Canucks
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The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk from the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Big10 | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2018-19 |
| Big10 | All-Freshman Team All-Freshman Team | 2017-18 |
Scouting Report
A late-round draft pick in 2017, he was never signed to a National Hockey League deal before becoming a free agent and (eventually) landing his first entry-level contract. Was an offensive star at the University of Wisconsin, but he projects as more of a depth puck mover at the highest level (mostly because of some defensive shortcomings). Could also stand to add more bulk to his frame.
Long Range Potential: Puck-moving defenseman with a little upside.
