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FlamesNation’s 2025 summer prospect rankings are underway! Kirill Zarubin, Yan Kuznetsov and Ethan Wyttenbach have claimed spots 18 to 20, respectively, to start things off.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 31

Ilya Solovyov had a career year in the AHL after falling short of Flames’ opening night roster

Ilya Solovyov has been in the Calgary Flames organization since before the Calgary Wranglers were a team. His breakout season was in the 2023-24 season, where he not only made his NHL debut but also managed to stay up at that level for 10 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Get to Know Canadiens’ 2025 Draft Pick Arseni Radkov

With the 2025 82nd-overall pick, the Montreal Canadiens had a surprise pick in Belarusian goalie Arseni Radkov. He can become the third NHL player from his hometown of Mogilev, following Roman Graborenko and Ilya Solovyov.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 6

Flames assign blueliner Ilya Solovyov to AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

In advance of the Calgary Flames’ final game of their lengthy six game road trip – and their final game before Friday’s trade deadline – they’ve made a roster move.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 19

Flames prospect Ilya Solovyov is knocking on the door for an NHL opportunity

For whatever reason, the Calgary Flames have found a lot of good value late in the NHL Draft. In 2019, they drafted Dustin Wolf in the seventh round, and he’s become a pretty decent NHL goaltender.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Flames recall Yan Kuznetsov, Ilya Solovyov

The Flames announced Wednesday they’ve recalled defensemen Yan Kuznetsov and Ilya Solovyov from AHL Calgary. The pair gives the Flames 22 players – including nine defensemen – on their active roster, so further moves will be made before they return to action against the Sharks on Sunday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 9

Flames assign Ilya Solovyov, Dryden Hunt and Adam Klapka to the AHL’s Wranglers

Following their 3-2 home overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night, the Calgary Flames conducted a trio of roster transactions. Per the American Hockey League’s site, the Flames have assigned blueliner Ilya Solovyov and forwards Dryden Hunt and Adam Klapka back to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 7

Progress isn’t always linear: Ilya Solovyov’s unique journey to the NHL

The Calgary Flames recalled defenceman Ilya Solovyov from the Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3 Belarusian will get another opportunity to make his mark with the big club after getting his feet wet in 10 games of NHL action last season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 6

Can Ilya Solovyov be the answer for the Flames’ blueline group?

If you’ve watched the Calgary Wranglers during the 2024-25 season, you’ve probably seen a lot of blueliner Ilya Solovyov. On the Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate, Solovyov has been a problem solver for the Wranglers’ coaching staff.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Flames recall Ilya Solovyov

The Flames announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled defenseman Ilya Solovyov from AHL Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 21

Is Wranglers blueliner Ilya Solovyov the next man up?

The Calgary Flames have a lot of impressive puck-moving defencemen in their system. But arguably their most NHL-ready defensive prospect is a shutdown blueliner from Belarus.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 7

Can Flames blueline prospect Ilya Solovyov rack up more NHL games in 2024-25?

There’s value to be had in all rounds of the NHL Draft, even late in the proceedings. In the case of the Calgary Flames, that principle is abundantly clear in the form of goaltender Dustin Wolf, selected late in the seventh round in 2019.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2

Flames blueliner Ilya Solovyov clears waivers, is assigned to the AHL’s Wranglers

The Calgary Flames are a little bit closer to locking down their opening roster. On Tuesday, they placed defenceman Ilya Solovyov on waivers. On Wednesday, Solovyov cleared waivers and was assigned by the club to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 1

Report: Flames place blueliner Ilya Solovyov on waivers

As training camp rolls along and rosters get trimmed down, we’re seeing more players hit the waiver wire. Per PuckPedia, the Calgary Flames placed blueline Ilya Solovyov on waivers on Tuesday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 18

Calgary Flames re-sign restricted free agents Ilya Solovyov and Cole Schwindt to new deals

On the eve of training camp, the Calgary Flames have gotten their last remaining players signed. On Wednesday, the club announced that they’ve re-signed restricted free agents Ilya Solovyov and Cole Schwindt to new contracts.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Flames re-sign Cole Schwindt, Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions

On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames announced they have signed center Cole Schwindt and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions. Solovyov signed a two-year contract with an AAV of $775,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 14, 2024

FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings – #14: Ilya Solovyov

Ilya Solovyov could become a household name in the 2024-25 season as he approaches his best chance at his first full season in the NHL. He took that next jump with the Calgary Flames last season and didn’t look out of place at all by any means.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 6, 2024

FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings (honourable mentions): Axel Hurtig

Our pre-prospect rankings miniseries just keeps chugging along here at FlamesNation. After all, what better way is there to spend these rainy early August days than to read about some of the best-kept secrets in the Calgary Flames’ prospect pool?

NHL News / Flamesnation / August 15, 2024

Calgary Flames re-sign Dustin Wolf to two-year deal ($850,000 AAV)

The Calgary Flames have locked up a big piece of their hockey club for the next two seasons. As first reported by PuckPedia, the Flames have signed restricted free agent goaltender Dustin Wolf to a two-year contract.

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 3, 2024

What Jake Bean brings to the Calgary Flames

Free agency opened up July 1 as usual and throughout the entire league over $1 billion was committed to contracts. The Calgary Flames – and general manager Craig Conroy – played things safe not going too scorched earth on any signings.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 29, 2024

Ilya Solovyov took another step in his professional career in 2023-24

Ilya Solovyvov was one of the many AHLers who made their NHL debut in the 2023-24 season. While his time with the Flames was limited, he still had a successful season with the Wranglers as one of the top defencemen.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 5, 2023

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the New Jersey Devils

TSN: Salim Valji on Saturday the Calgary Flames now having some salary cap flexibility to use at some point this season. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “A busy 24 hours continued for the Calgary Flames on Friday, as they called up blue liner Ilya Solovyov.