Roman Derlyuk


Roman Derlyuk is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently a free agent having last played for HC Košice of the Slovak Extraliga. He was selected by Florida Panthers in the 6th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Prior to coming to North America, Derlyuk played six seasons in the Russian major leagues. On June 1, 2011 the Florida Panthers announced that Derlyuk had agreed to a one-year, entry-level deal with the National Hockey League team. In the 2011–12 season, Derlyuk failed to make the Panthers roster and was assigned to American Hockey League affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage for the duration of the campaign.
Derlyuk returned to Russian club, HC Dynamo Moscow the following year. On October 29, 2014, Derlyuk was traded by Dynamo to HC Sochi for cash considerations.