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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Sent to bus league
The Vegas Golden Knights assigned Valentin Zykov to AHL Chicago on Tuesday.Zykov's demotion suggests Cody Glass (concussion) is nearing a return to action. The 24-year-old Russian will continue to bounce between leagues this season, so he won't be a viable fantasy option.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Nets first goal of 2019-20
Valentin Zykov scored a power-play goal and registered five shots on goal in a 6-3 win over Vancouver on Sunday.Zykov picked up his first goal of the year midway through the first period, scoring what was also the first power-play goal of his NHL career. A bottom-six role player for the Vegas Golden Knights, Zykov has just three points in 11 games this season and 16 points in 51 NHL games.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Back with big club
The Vegas Golden Knights recalled Valentin Zykov from AHL Chicago on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.The Russian recently completed his 20-game ban for violating the NHL's Performance Enhancing Substances Program, but he was placed on waivers by the team on Nov. 27. Going unclaimed, Zykov stayed in the AHL, recording four points in five games. The 24-year-old has put up two points in seven contests for the Golden Knights this season, and his first chance to re-enter the lineup will come Tuesday against visiting Chicago.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: On waivers with suspension ending
Valentin Zykov has been placed on waivers by the Vegas Golden Knights to be sent down to the AHL, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.Zykov's 20-game suspension for using PEDs is coming to a close, but the team has opted to send him down rather than reintegrate him into the lineup. The 24-year-old Russian will likely clear waivers, as his 15 points through 47 career NHL games are nothing to write home about.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Hit with 20-game suspension
Valentin Zykov has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.Zykov's suspension won't impact many fantasy lineups, as he's only notched seven points in 35 games over the past two campaigns, but it will definitely test the Vegas Golden Knights' depth up front, as he's been a fixture in the team's bottom six thus far this season. The 24-year-old Russian will be eligible to rejoin the lineup Nov. 29 against Arizona.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Picks up helper
Valentin Zykov supplied an assist and three shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.Zykov earned his first point of the year with the secondary assist on William Carrier's opening goal 5:01 into the game. The 2013 second-round pick has only appeared in 42 NHL games, with 14 points to his credit over parts of four seasons. The Russian winger is currently enjoying third-line usage while Alex Tuch (undisclosed) is out of action.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Brushes twine in win
Valentin Zykov opened the scoring for Vegas in its 3-1 win over San Jose on Saturday.Zykov crashed the net to sweep in a rebound originating from a Max Pacioretty shot. The hockey world is still anticipating a breakout season from the Russian, but he didn't exactly light it up in prior stints with the Hurricanes and Oilers. He's registered only six goals and seven assists over 40 NHL games.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Scores in season finale
Valentin Zykov potted his second goal of the campaign and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.Zykov had two goals and three helpers between the Oilers, Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, combining to feature in 28 games this season. He featured on the top line Saturday, but will likely find himself in the press box more often than not in the playoffs.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Sent to bench Saturday
Valentin Zykov was benched in the final 20 minutes of Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.The Vegas Golden Knights count as Zykov's third team of the 2018-19 season, so needless to say, he can ill-afford to have any factors interrupting his quest to earn a full-time roster spot with an NHL club. Nabbed by the Kings in the second round (37th overall) of the 2013 draft, Zykov didn't pan out in either Carolina or Edmonton before Vegas claimed him off the waiver wire Dec. 29.
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Golden Knights' Valentin Zykov: Scores first goal of 2018-19
Valentin Zykov scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Lightning.Zykov tied the game at the 5:22 mark of the third period and finished with a team-high five shots on goal. Despite playing a key role in Tuesday's win, fantasy owners need not concern themselves with Zykov's dealings at this stage of his career.
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