| Position: | Defense |
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| Shoots: | Left | |
| Height: | 6’2" | |
| Weight: | 202 lbs | |
| Birth Date: | 20/10/1987 | |
| Birth Place: | Moscow, Russia | |
| Acquired: | NHL Entry Draft | |
| Draft Team & Year: | Montreal Canadiens in 2006 | |
| Draft Round: | 5th | |
| Overall Choice: | 139th | |
| Salary: | – |
Scouting Report
| Strengths: | Valentenko is a big defenseman who uses his body well. Gets off a good shot. |
| Weaknesses: | Doesn’t put up a lot of points, and will have to make sure not to take needless penalties. |
| Projected Role: | Valentenko has drawn comparison to fellow Habs’ prospect, Alexei Emelin. |
Biography
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Pavel Valentenko has played his entire career in Russia with Neftekhimik. He is currently playing his first full season in the Russian Super League where he has yet to score a point in 24 games. However, Valentenko has managed to pick up 34 PIM thus far. |