Yegor Alexandrovich Rykov (russian: Егор Александрович Рыков; born 14 April 1997) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for Admiral Vladivostok of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career

Rykov was drafted 132nd overall by the

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in the

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. Despite being drafted, Rykov extended his KHL contract with the

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until 30 April 2019. On 22 February 2018, the Devils traded his playing rights, along with a second-round draft pick in the

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, to the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Michael Grabner. Rykov received little playing time with SKA to begin the 2018–19 season, and was subsequently traded to

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. On 20 May 2019, Rykov signed an entry-level contract with the New York Rangers. In his debut North American season in 2019–20 after attending the Rangers training camp, Rykov was assigned to AHL affiliate the

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. Limited to 27 games, Rykov contributed with 2 goal and 11 points, before the season was prematurely cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approaching the second year of his contract with the Rangers and with the

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North American season to be delayed, Rykov returned to Russia on loan signing a one-year contract with CSKA Moscow of the KHL on 7 August 2020.

International play

Rykov played in the

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where he helped team Russia win a silver medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

* 1997 births Living people Admiral Vladivostok players HC CSKA Moscow players Hartford Wolf Pack players New Jersey Devils draft picks Russian ice hockey defencemen Severstal Cherepovets players SKA-1946 players SKA-Neva players SKA Saint Petersburg players HC Sochi players {{Russia-icehockey-defenceman-stub