Arsen Nagimovich Khisamutdinov (; born 26 February 1998) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was chosen by the Montreal Canadiens in the sixth round, 170th overall, of the 2019 NHL entry draft.
Playing career Khisamutdinov launched his professional ice hockey career in his native Russia, suiting up for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, the top-level team in his hometown, competing in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). After continuing his development in Russia, Khisamutdinov leaped into North American professional hockey when, on May 1, 2020, he signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens.
During the season, Khisamutdinov was sent by the Canadiens to start the year with their ECHL affiliate, the Trois-Rivières Lions. After recording 5 points in 10 games, the Canadiens placed him on unconditional waivers on December 9, 2021, to terminate his contract. Once he cleared waivers the following day, his contract was officially ended by mutual agreement.
On December 18, 2021, Khisamutdinov returned to Russia and signed a one-year agreement with Dinamo Riga, a Latvian-based team competing in the KHL. During his tenure with Dinamo Riga, Khisamutdinov saw limited action, appearing in just five games and contributing one assist.
Following the withdrawal of Dinamo Riga from the KHL as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing geopolitical tensions, Khisamutdinov sought to continue his professional career in the KHL. On May 5, 2022, he secured a one-year contract with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.
After a two season hiatus away from the KHL, Khisamutdinov returned to his original club, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, and following a successful trial was signed to a one-year contract for the 2025–26 season on 21 August 2025.
Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2015–16 Reaktor Nizhnekamsk MHL 27 2 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 2016–17 Reaktor Nizhnekamsk MHL 51 11 12 23 24 3 0 1 1 0 2017–18 Reaktor Nizhnekamsk MHL 59 23 40 63 52 8 1 5 6 36 2018–19 Reaktor Nizhnekamsk MHL 41 26 29 55 99 3 0 2 2 2 2018–19 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 9 2 3 5 0 — — — — — 2019–20 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 31 1 2 3 14 1 0 0 0 0 2019–20 CSK VVS Samara VHL 14 9 4 13 2 — — — — — 2020–21 Laval Rocket AHL 15 0 1 1 4 — — — — — 2021–22 Trois-Rivières Lions ECHL 10 3 2 5 0 — — — — — 2021–22 Dinamo Riga KHL 5 0 1 1 4 — — — — — 2022–23 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg KHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2022–23 Gornyak-UGMK VHL 9 0 2 2 2 — — — — — 2024–25 Humo Tashkent KAZ 12 0 3 3 2 — — — — — 2024–25 HK Lida BLR 8 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2025–26 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 3 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2025–26 Izhstal Izhevsk VHL 15 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 KHL totals 50 3 7 10 18 1 0 0 0 0
Awards and honours Award Year MHL Forward of the Month (September) 2018–19 All-Star Game 2019 KHL All-Star Game (MHL Selection) 2019
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