Avalanche's Ilya Solovyov: Little chance to play in November
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Solovyov was scratched for the 10th straight game in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.
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.
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Avalanche's Ilya Solovyov: Cleared to practice
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Solovyov has resolved his visa issues and has been cleared to practice Friday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
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.
Solovyov was designated as a non-roster player by the Avalanche on Monday.
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.
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Avalanche's Ilya Solovyov: Claimed by Colorado
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Solovyov was claimed off waivers by the Avalanche on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic
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.
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Reassigned to AHL
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Solovyov was loaned to AHL Calgary on Thursday.
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.
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Reassigned Saturday
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Solovyov was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Saturday.
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.
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Waived by Calgary
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Solovyov landed on waivers Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.
Solovyov appeared in 10 contests for Calgary in 2023-24, producing three assists and a minus-3 rating. The 24-year-old was a seventh-round selection by the Flames in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The Belarus native will play a major role for AHL Calgary in 2024-25 if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Secures two-year deal
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Solovyov signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Flames on Wednesday.
Solovyov produced three assists over 10 NHL games last year and added 15 points in 51 regular-season contests with AHL Calgary. The Flames have a number of blueliners in contention for an NHL roster spot, so Solovyov is likely to begin 2024-25 in the AHL. His new contract is a two-way deal this season and a one-way deal in 2025-26.
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Sent down Thursday
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Solovyov was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Thursday.
Solovyov had three assists over 10 NHL contests this season. The 23-year-old should have a chance for a full-time NHL role in 2024-25.
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Picks up helper
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Solovyov notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.
This was Solovyov's first point in three outings during this stint on the NHL roster. The 23-year-old defenseman has three helpers, eight shots on net, 10 hits and 14 blocked shots over nine appearances in his first taste of the NHL this season. Solovyov will likely have a chance to win a full-time job in training camp in the fall.
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Summoned from minors
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Solovyov was recalled from AHL Calgary on Monday.
Solovyov has two assists, five shots on goal, nine blocked shots and eight hits in six NHL outings this season. He also has five goals and 14 points in 50 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign. Solovyov could play Tuesday versus the Sharks because of injuries to blueliners Oliver Kylington (arm) and Joel Hanley (undisclosed).
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Flames' Ilya Solovyov: Dropped to AHL
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Solovyov was assigned to AHL Calgary on Monday.
Solovyov's spot on the roster will be occupied by Rasmus Andersson, who has finished serving his four-game suspension for charging Columbus' Patrik Laine (upper body) on Oct. 20. The 23-year-old Solovyov has one shot on goal, one blocked shot, two hits and a minus-3 rating in two appearances with the Flames this season. He also has one goal and one assist in four AHL contests this campaign.
