Valentin Zykov

Valentin Zykov
Born May 15, 1995
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team 		Los Angeles Kings
Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
NHL Draft 37th overall, 2013
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2012–present

Valentin Zykov (born May 15, 1995) is a Russian ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Zykov is a top prospect who was ranked number eight on the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final ranking of North American skaters.[1] He was expected to be a first round selection in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, but went in the second round, 37th overall, to the Los Angeles Kings.[2]

As a 16 year-old, Zykov played in the MHL with CSKA-Krasnaja Armija Moskva, the junior affiliate for HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League.[3] Zykov was drafted in the second round (76th overall) of the 2012 CHL Import Draft by Baie-Comeau Drakkar,[4] and joined the QMJHL team for the 2012-13 season. As a 17-year-old, Zykov was added to Team Russia's roster for the 2012 Subway Super Series,[5] and in his first QMJHL season Zykov racked up 40 goals and 35 assists for 75 points in 67 games played[6] to win the Michel Bergeron Trophy as the QMJHL's Offensive Rookie of the Year.[7] He was further rewarded for his outstanding played by being named the QMJHL Rookie of the Year.[8]

During the 2014–15 QMJHL season, Zykov was traded from Baie-Comeau to the Gatineau Olympiques in exchange for Václav Karabáček.[9]

Awards and honours

Award Year
RDS Cup - QMJHL Rookie of the Year 2012–13 [10]

References

  1. ↑ 2013 Draft Prospects - North American Skaters - NHL.com - NHL Draft Prospect Rankings
  2. ↑ NHL Draft Lottery 2013: Teams That Will Strengthen Playoff Chances in Newark | Bleacher Report
  3. ↑ Zykov having breakout season - Future Considerations - Future Considerations
  4. ↑ Valentin Zykov: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #28 | Last Word On Sports
  5. ↑ Flyers Faithful: 2013 Draft Eligibles: Valentin Zykov, a Russian-born player for the Flyers in Round One?
  6. ↑ Halifax Mooseheads not messing with success in QMJHL final - Sports - Canadian Press
  7. ↑ Valentin Zykov is awarded the Michel Bergeron
  8. ↑ Valentin Zykov: Undrafted - Under 20
  9. ↑ Jonathan Briggins (2014-12-22). "QMJHL trades see Remparts add scoring, goaltending". Sportsnet. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
  10. ↑ The Golden Puck Awards: an unforgettable evening! - QMJHL Network

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