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It didn’t take long for the Penguins to fill the roster spot created when they sent Ryan Johnson down to the AHL earlier today. However, it’s not being filled by an IR activation. Instead, the team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled blueliner Ilya Solovyov from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Penguins Place Ilya Solovyov On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Ilya Solovyov on waivers. If he clears, Pittsburgh is expected to reassign him to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Penguins place Ilya Solovyov on waivers

A young rearguard looks to be returning to the minors. On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Ilya Solovyov on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 25

The Flames have found many draft gems in the seventh round

Gang, in last year’s draft, the Calgary Flames made two selections in the seventh round. In the 2026 NHL Draft, though, they don’t own a selection in the final round of the proceedings as the event approaches.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Penguins’ Ilya Solovyov Has Plenty Left to Prove After New Contract

As he sat through meetings with the Colorado Avalanche’s staff on Jan. 20, 2025, Ilya Solovyov wasn’t sure what his future would hold. The night before, he helped support the Avs’ blue line in a sound 5-2 home victory over the Washington Capitals.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7

Penguins Sign Ilya Solovyov To One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Ilya Solovyov to a one‑year contract extension carrying a cap hit of $850K for the 2026–27 season. The deal keeps the 25‑year‑old in the organization for another year after he split the 2025–26 campaign between the Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Penguins re-sign Dewar, Solovyov to extensions

A couple of players are staying in the Steel City for a little while longer. On Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has re-signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year contract extension and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to a one-year extension.

NHL News / Flamesnation / February 4

What Jonathan Aspirot and Ilya Solovyov’s NHL successes are teaching the Flames

Two defenders who were in the Calgary Flames organization last year, Ilya Solovyov and Jonathan Aspirot are making waves in the NHL this season. While this is incredible for the players as individuals, it makes you wonder if other teams are reaping the benefits of the development the Flames did.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Avalanche Recall Ilya Solovyov

Ahead of their game tonight in Minnesota, the Colorado Avalanche announced that Ilya Solovyov’s AHL conditioning loan has been terminated, and he will

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Avalanche issue injury updates, recall two

Amidst numerous injuries to regular lineup players, the Colorado Avalanche announced Monday that they have recalled forward Tristen Nielsen and defenseman Jack Ahcan from their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 17, 2025

Flames Made Mistake Keeping Miromanov Over Solovyov

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 3, 2025

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2, 2025

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.