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The Calgary Flames have had a long-lasting reputation of going with veteran players rather than giving an opportunity to some of their younger talent in the pipeline.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Avalanche activate Ilya Solovyov

The Avalanche have added defenseman Ilya Solovyov to their active roster, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports. He started the year on the non-roster list, awaiting his work visa after Colorado claimed him off waivers from the Flames last week.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 3

Flames lose blueliner Ilya Solovyov on the waiver wire, claimed by Colorado

The Calgary Flames got some mixed news on the waiver wire on Friday afternoon. On one hand, goaltender Ivan Prosvetov and forward Rory Kerins are free to join the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers after clearing waivers.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Wild’s Hunt, Panthers’ Schwindt, Avalanche’s Solovyov claimed on waivers

Three players who were placed on the NHL waiver wire on Thursday were claimed on Friday, as defensemen Daemon Hunt and Ilya Solovyov as well as forward Cole Schwindt will get opportunities with new teams with the regular season set to get underway next week.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2

Flames place Ivan Prosvetov, Ilya Solovyov and Rory Kerins on waivers

The Calgary Flames have made some moves to get closer to their opening night roster. On Thursday afternoon, the club announced that they’ve placed goaltender Ivan Prosvetov, defenceman Ilya Solovyov and forward Rory Kerins on waivers for the purposes of assigning them to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 11

FN’s 2025 Flames summer prospect rankings – #17: Ilya Solovyov

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 7, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / Daily Faceoff / September 18, 2024

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.

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.