US EditionCanucks acquire forward Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks for future considerations
- On June 28, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks secured the signing rights to 24-year-old Russian center Ilya Safonov in a deal with the Chicago Blackhawks that involved future considerations.
- Safonov was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks as the 172nd pick in the 2021 NHL Draft and has spent four seasons playing professionally with Ak Bars Kazan in the KHL.
- He logged 22 points in 51 games during the 2024-25 season and added five points in 13 KHL postseason games while recently extending his contract with Kazan for one more year.
- Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 205 pounds, Safonov will attend the Canucks' development camp next week although he remains under contract in Russia through the next season.
- The trade adds Safonov to Vancouver’s long-term prospects with minimal risk, and if he rebounds offensively, he could earn a chance to join the NHL roster in the future.
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Canucks acquire forward Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks for future considerations
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