Prospect Info: Kings Select LW Valentin Zykov 37th Overall
- Thread starter TonySCV
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GREAT pick. Worth the price to get a player we desperately needed in the system.
NOW GET SLEPYSHEV!
NOW GET SLEPYSHEV!
Reaper45
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Listed in some places as a RW. Button compares him to Michael Ryder but with a bulldog attitude. English is great. Should fit in no problem.
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etherialone
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I have his CSS final numbers report.
Its all 4's and 5's. Dean did a few short interviews but he said that they though he would be gone by the 20th pick and just kept workig the phones until they got a deal that would get them close enough to get their player.
He was listed by several people at 19th.
I know that Erne was a high priority player on our charts so I have to believe that Zykov was right there with him.
Much better than the 50th pick.
Happy with the pick.
Its all 4's and 5's. Dean did a few short interviews but he said that they though he would be gone by the 20th pick and just kept workig the phones until they got a deal that would get them close enough to get their player.
He was listed by several people at 19th.
I know that Erne was a high priority player on our charts so I have to believe that Zykov was right there with him.
Much better than the 50th pick.
Happy with the pick.
Unbelievable pick. Plays both wings. Ranked No. 7 in North America in Central Scouting final ranking. Kings got a steal on this one.
CHL Rookie of the Year
QMJHL Rookie of the year
QMJHL Leading goal and point scorer for a rookie
ranked ahead of the likes of McCoshen, Horvat, Max Domi, Frederik Guathier, Kerby Rychel, Theodore... etc. etc.
CHL Rookie of the Year
QMJHL Rookie of the year
QMJHL Leading goal and point scorer for a rookie
ranked ahead of the likes of McCoshen, Horvat, Max Domi, Frederik Guathier, Kerby Rychel, Theodore... etc. etc.
Puck U
2012 SC CHAMPIONS !
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LAKings88
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damacles1156
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He's 18 not even a chance.
He will be sent back to Jr's. The Kings are right up against the player roster cap at 47.
The Kings are done bringing up Kids early and ruining them.
Probably won't even be signed, cause the Kings can put him on ice for at least two more years before they have to offer him a contract.
Remember guys, Tanner Pearson was an overage player.
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Truly. I liked his interview that Tony posted. He looks focused and determined and when asked about what he needs to improve he said (about 3 times) "I want to improve everything". Well guess what? He is coming to a team that will let you come to camp all Summer and train with some of the best trainers in the world. And he will improve everything. Gotta love it. 40 goals in reg season and another 10 in the playoffs. 50 goals, in his first season here...all at the age of 17!
(just turned 18 in May)
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etherialone
dialed in your mom
He is a couple of years away and at least one full summer with our training staff away from the NHL. He could make it to the AHL in 14 but he should spend another jr yr before he goes to the AHL year.
I have him as a character kid. Funny, locker room is good. Gets pissed when mistakes are made.
I have a one liner from him. When asked during interviews "where do you hope you end up playing?"
VK "Somewhere in North American".
What TEAM would you want to play for if you had your choice.
VK "I don't have a choice, do I (laughs) I want to play for ANY team in the NHL and will play hard wherever I go. They are all maybe my favorite team".
He said a bunch of things publicly and when I can find links to the interviews I will post them.
I have him as a character kid. Funny, locker room is good. Gets pissed when mistakes are made.
I have a one liner from him. When asked during interviews "where do you hope you end up playing?"
VK "Somewhere in North American".
What TEAM would you want to play for if you had your choice.
VK "I don't have a choice, do I (laughs) I want to play for ANY team in the NHL and will play hard wherever I go. They are all maybe my favorite team".
He said a bunch of things publicly and when I can find links to the interviews I will post them.
tsanuri
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Nope 18.
http://theahl.com/faq-p137653
What is the minimum age for an AHL player?
Per AHL By-Laws, the age limit for eligibility to compete in the American Hockey League is 18 years or over, on or before September 15 of each season of competition.
Don't forget Kitsyn is here now, as well. Kitsyn will probably be top 6 LW in Manchester. Then Mersch will finish his SR year in NCAA and be here the following year.
We are now looking very strong at LW for the future. Then there's Prokhorkin as well.
We are now looking very strong at LW for the future. Then there's Prokhorkin as well.
It was simply a question, not a statement. I wanted to get other posters' views on the guy.
You may need to work a little bit on your writing skills in terms of etiquette.`
