Valentin Zykov is a Russian ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the QMJHL. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2nd round 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. He is expected to be a first round selection in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. 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. Zykov was drafted in the second round of the 2012 CHL Import Draft by Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 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, and in his first QMJHL season Zykov racked up 40 goals and 35 assists for 75 points in 67 games played to win the Michel Bergeron Trophy as the QMJHL's Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was further rewarded for his outstanding played by being named the QMJHL Rookie of the Year. 

May 15th, 1995 in Saint Petersburg (Age 29)