Valentin Zykov

Valentin Valentinovich Zykov (Russian: Валентин Валентинович Зыков; born 15 May 1995) is a Russian professional ice hockeywinger who is currently playing for SKA Saint Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round (37th overall) of the 2013 NHL entry draft.

Zykov was a top prospect who was ranked number eight on the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final ranking of North American skaters. 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.