Ilya Solovyov - NHL News & Rumors

Inks one-year extension Solovyov signed a one-year, $850,000 contract extension with Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Impact After Solovyov was acquired by the Penguins in a trade with Colorado, he logged 14 regular-season games for the club in which he notched five assists, 16 hits and 14 blocks while averaging 14:06 of ice time. It's a low-risk deal for the Penguins, one that figures to primarily bolster their defensive depth, with Solovoyv unlikely to be a regular on the blue line for the club this upcoming season.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Connor Dewar and Defenseman Ilya Solovyov | Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions, it was announced today by Pres...

MAY 7 • NHL.COM

Pockets assist Wednesday Solovyov notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Solovyov has two helpers over six games since he returned from a six-game stint as a healthy scratch. The defenseman is at eight points, 20 shots on net, 30 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 27 appearances between the Penguins and the Avalanche this season. Solovyov may not be a full-time player for the Penguins, and he'll be on the third pairing when in the lineup.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first helper with new team Solovyov recorded an assist and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact This was Solovyov's debut for the Penguins after he was traded from the Avalanche earlier in the month. The 25-year-old didn't have to wait long for his first point, setting up Ryan Shea's goal in the second period. Solovyov has a total of four points, 14 shots on net, 20 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 17 appearances this season. He may get to play regularly while Ryan Graves (lower body), Jack St. Ivany (hand) and Caleb Jones (lower body) are out, though Connor Clifton is also in the mix for third-pairing minutes.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Add to Defensive Depth with Young Blueliner Ilya Solovyov | Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins added to their defensive depth this week, acquiring Ilya Solovyov from Colorado in exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 s...

JANUARY 21 • NHL.COM

Joins via trade Solovyov was acquired by the Penguins from the Avalanche on Tuesday in exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round pick.

Impact Solovyov's acquisition could be an indication that both Erik Karlsson (lower body) and Caleb Jones (lower body) are going to be out longer term. In order to make room for the blueliner on the roster, the Pens sent Joona Koppanen down to the minors in a move earlier Tuesday. In his 16 NHL games this year, the 25-year-old Solovyov has notched one goal, two assists and 19 hits while averaging just 11:34 of ice time.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first NHL goal Solovyov scored his first career goal in the NHL during Saturday's 4-0 win over Columbus.

Impact The 25-year-old gave the Avalanche a 3-0 lead in the second period by snapping a shot past Elvis Merzlikins from the faceoff dot to the goalie's right. Solovyov has gotten onto the scoresheet in three straight games as he helps cover for the absence of Devon Toews (upper body), but Colorado's depth on the blue line will make it tough for him to earn a consistent role in the top six when the unit is fully healthy, no matter how he performs.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Goaltender Trent Miner, defenseman Ilya Solovyov notch NHL firsts to help Avs beat Blue Jackets 4-0

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Trent Miner was standing near his net after the final horn when defenseman Ilya Solovyov greeted him with a big embrace

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Trent Miner records 1st NHL shutout as Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 4-0 for 17th straight home win

Brent Burns scored twice, Trent Miner made 29 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday for their 17th straight home...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Gets first point with Colorado Solovyov notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact The helper was Solovyov's first point in 11 appearances for the Avalanche, who claimed him off waivers from the Flames before the start of the season. He's played in consecutive contests, filling in for Devon Toews (upper body), who is expected to be out at least a couple of weeks. The Avalanche haven't shown a lot of trust in Solovyov, but with injuries plaguing their forward group as well, they may not have the flexibility to bring up a defenseman to challenge Solovyov's spot in the lineup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back from conditioning loan Solovyov was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Solovyov didn't post a point in three minor-league appearances during his conditioning loan. He also hasn't reached the scoresheet in nine NHL outings this season while posting nine shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 11 hits.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On conditioning stint Solovyov was sent to AHL Colorado on a conditioning stint Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old has been a healthy scratch in each of the last 18 games. Solovyov has yet to hit the scoresheet in nine NHL games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Little chance to play in November Solovyov was scratched for the 10th straight game in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Solovyov isn't getting much of a chance to play now that the Avalanche have their preferred six blueliners all healthy. The team may be hesitant to waive him, as he was claimed off waivers from the Flames prior to the start of the season. In nine appearances, Solovyov has nine shots on net, 11 hits, 15 blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-4 rating, so he's unlikely to produce much offense even if he gets a run of time in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to practice Solovyov has resolved his visa issues and has been cleared to practice Friday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Solovyov was claimed off waivers from Calgary a week ago and has finally arrived in Colorado. The 25-year-old had one assist in five regular-season games with the Flames in 2024-25. He is expected to be a depth defenseman at this time as the Avalanche are set with their top-six blueliners.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially designated non-roster Solovyov was designated as a non-roster player by the Avalanche on Monday.

Impact Solovyov was claimed off waivers by Colorado from Calgary on Friday and is likely still figuring out his visa. With that situation unresolved, the Avs will keep Jack Ahcan on the roster ahead of Tuesday's season opener versus the Kings. Once eligible to play, Solovyov should at least challenge Sam Malinski or Josh Manson for a spot on the blue line.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flames lose Ilya Solovyov to Avalanche; Rory Kerins clears waivers The Calgary Flames are losing a 25-year-old defenceman who had been pushing for NHL playing time

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Colorado Claims Solovyov, Flames Clear Path for Young Blueliners Ilya Solovyov was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Flames lose Ilya Solovyov to Avalanche; Rory Kerins clears waivers The Calgary Flames are losing a 25-year-old defenceman who had been pushing for NHL playing time

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Claimed by Colorado Solovyov was claimed off waivers by the Avalanche on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic

Impact Solovyov was waived by the Flames on Thursday, and he'll join a new organization a day later. He was expected to head to the AHL if he cleared waivers, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him still report to the minors despite being claimed.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Solovyov was placed on waivers by the Flames on Thursday.

Impact Solovyov spent most of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Calgary, and he'll head back to the minors ahead of the 2025-26 regular season if he clears waivers. The 25-year-old will be a candidate to be called up if the Flames need additional depth, but he'll likely spend most of the year with the Wranglers.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Solovyov was loaned to AHL Calgary on Thursday.

Impact Solovyov played five games at the NHL level before his demotion, picking up one assist. The defenseman had six goals and 15 assists in 43 AHL games before his recall.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first point of season Solovyov notched an assist and four hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact The Flames waived Tyson Barrie last week, opening the door for Solovyov to challenge Jake Bean for third-pairing minutes. Solovyov was able to get his first point of the season when he set up Martin Pospisil's first-period tally. Through three outings, Solovyov has added four shots on net, 10 hits and three blocked shots. He's playing limited minutes, so he's unlikely to offer enough production in most fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Solovyov was called up from AHL Calgary on Wednesday, according to Aaron Vickers of NHL.com.

Impact Solovyov was returned to the minors while the Flames were off for the 4 Nations Face-Off, but now that practices have resumed, Solovyov is back with the team. Solovyov made his NHL season debut Feb. 8, recording two shots, one hit and one block in 19:24 of ice time. He might play again Sunday versus San Jose, depending on the availability of Kevin Bahl (upper body) and Joel Hanley (personal)

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned Saturday Solovyov was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Saturday.

Impact Solovyov was up with the big club to cover for the absence of Joel Hanley (personal) for Saturday's contest. It's unclear if the 24-year-old Solovyov will get another look following the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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