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Roman Derlyuk (born October 27, 1986) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected by Florida Panthers in the 6th round (164th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
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.