Penguins acquire defenseman from Avalanche before Olympic trade freeze

Avalanche trade Ilya Solovyov, increasing chances of future additions on defense

When Devon Toews was injured earlier this month, it gave Ilya Solovyov another chance to solidify his spot as the No. 7 defenseman on the Avalanche. While this stretch of games did create a lifetime memory for Solovyov with his first NHL goal, his future now lies elsewhere. The Avalanche traded Solovyov on Tuesday to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft. Solovyov, claimed on waiver…

Avalanche trade D Ilya Solovyov to Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.

Penguins acquire defenseman from Avalanche before Olympic trade freeze

The Penguins are making moves before the NHL’s Olympic trade freeze.

Avs and Pens pull off a sneaky trade today

This just in, the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins have hooked up on a small trade today.The Avs have acquired Valtteri Puustinen and Pittsburgh's own 7th Round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Penguins in exchange for Ilya Solovyov.Puustinen has not played in the NHL this season, while Solovyov has played 16 games, picking up one goal and three points.

Avalanche Trade Ilya Solovyov to Pittsburgh

Oct 31, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ilya Solovyov (28) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Ilya Solovyov is on his way to Pittsburgh. The Avalanche traded the 25-year-old defenseman to the Penguins in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Solovyov was a waiver claim in October. He appear…