Aydar
Suniev
L · CGY
- WAR
- -0.2
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 488 / 615
Aydar Suniev (Calgary Flames) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Aydar Suniev
#61LPlays: Left wing · 0% of faceoffs
Calgary Flames
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : November 15, 2004 · Kazan, Russia
Drafted : 2023 · CGY · round 3, pick #80
Contract : $923,333 · 2024-25 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA (10.2) · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Calgary Flames | 15 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Calgary Flames | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Calgary Flames | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 21 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
Aydar Suniev: our analysis
2025-26 season: 6 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, 0 +/-, 11:37 TOI. WAR -0.2 (488th of 615).
Aydar Suniev is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of -0.2 ranks 488th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-1.0).
His WAR went from -0.0 in 2024-25 to -0.2.
Aydar Suniev's story
At fourteen Aydar Suniev left Russia and set out to develop his game in North America. Trained in CSKA Moscow's youth system, he initially lived with his mother after moving, later staying with a billet family and attending boarding schools while pursuing hockey and education.
Suniev spent two seasons with the Penticton Vees of the BCHL, using the junior circuit to adapt to the North American style. His play there led to his selection at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, when the Calgary Flames picked him 80th overall in the third round.
Rather than turning pro immediately, he committed to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and joined the Minutemen for the 2023–24 collegiate season. His sophomore campaign in 2024–25 was a breakout: 20 goals and 38 points in 35 games put him among UMass's top scorers and prompted interest from the organization that had drafted him.
On 2 April 2025 Suniev ended his college career by signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. He was added to the roster and made his NHL debut on 17 April 2025 in the final regular-season game, a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
A left winger by position, Suniev's trajectory is defined by early international movement and steady advancement through junior and college ranks into the NHL. His scoring output at UMass and the timing of his contract show a player who translated his junior development into professional opportunity.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:23
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:02
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.40
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 18
- Blocks
- 13
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.9 %
- Off. zone starts
- 40.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
211
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
79/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
50/ 80
NHL regular
Ceiling: 2.9 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
28 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
1.5
the most likely outcome
NHLe
16
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 57 games)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
27between 12 and 42 (80% range)
- Goals
- 15
- Assists
- 11
- Games
- 70
So far: 6 pts in 15 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.37 pts per game (last season: 0.17).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.2
wins above replacement
-0.3 to -0.0 — 90% interval
488 of 615 forwards
-0.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.0
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CGY | 6 | -0.2 | -0.3 to -0.0 | 488/615 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 1 | -0.0 | -0.1 to -0.0 | 387/596 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 140.4 km/h81st percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.6 km/h34th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2261st percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 41.1 %40th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 53.5 km42nd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.56 km51st percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.7 %44th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %44th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 40.9 %35th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2153rd percentile | 474th percentile | 19.1 %76th percentile |
| High danger | 752nd percentile | 157th percentile | 14.3 %36th percentile |
| Mid range | 972nd percentile | 288th percentile | 22.2 %81st percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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VGKAydar Suniev: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Aydar Suniev have in 2026-27?
Aydar Suniev has 4 goals and 6 points (2 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Aydar Suniev?
Aydar Suniev is 21 years old: he was born on November 16, 2004.
How tall is Aydar Suniev, and how much does he weigh?
Aydar Suniev is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Aydar Suniev from?
Russia: Aydar Suniev was born in Kazan, Russia.
What team does Aydar Suniev play for?
Aydar Suniev plays for the Calgary Flames in the NHL, at L, wearing number 61.
Is Aydar Suniev injured?
No: Aydar Suniev is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Aydar Suniev?
Aydar Suniev produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 488th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Aydar Suniev make?
Aydar Suniev carries a cap hit of $923K per season, on a contract worth $2.8M in total over 3 years.
When does Aydar Suniev's contract end?
Aydar Suniev's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Aydar Suniev a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 488th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Aydar Suniev played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Aydar Suniev has 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist).
What are Aydar Suniev's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Aydar Suniev has 21 games, 4 goals, 2 assists and 6 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 6 points in 15 games.
Where was Aydar Suniev drafted?
Aydar Suniev was drafted 80th overall (round 3) by Calgary Flames in 2023.
Is Aydar Suniev better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.44 points per game at home (4 in 9 games) and 0.33 on the road (2 in 6 games).
How does Aydar Suniev perform in the playoffs?
Aydar Suniev has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Aydar Suniev a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 27 points in 2026-27, or 0.39 points per game.
What is Aydar Suniev's nationality?
Aydar Suniev is Russian.
Where did Aydar Suniev play before turning pro?
Played as a youth with CSKA Moscow; played for the Penticton Vees (BCHL), his second season with Penticton preceded his draft; committed to the University of Massachusetts‑Amherst (Hockey East) as a freshman for the 2023–24 season..
How many points is Aydar Suniev projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 27 points in 70 games in 2026-27 (12 to 42 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Calgary Flames teammates
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