Maxim Letunov

Maxim "Max" Vladimirovich Letunov (Russian: Максим Владимирович Летунов; born 20 February 1996) is a Russian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Maxim Letunov
Born (1996-02-20) 20 February 1996
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team San Jose Sharks
NHL Draft 52nd overall, 2014
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2018present

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]

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
NHL totals 31010

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. 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.
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