Ilya Safonov
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Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks in June of 2026.
Inks one-year deal
Safonov signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $950,000 at the NHL level with the Canucks on Tuesday.
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Safonov was a sixth-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2021, and his rights were dealt to the Canucks in June of 2025. He has played in the KHL with Ak Bars Kazan on a full-time basis over the last four years, and he had his second-best campaign with 16 goals and 33 points over 68 regular-season outings last year. Safonov will likely have a chance to compete for NHL minutes in training camp, though he doesn't look to have significant scoring upside.
Safonov was a sixth-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2021, and his rights were dealt to the Canucks in June of 2025. He has played in the KHL with Ak Bars Kazan on a full-time basis over the last four years, and he had his second-best campaign with 16 goals and 33 points over 68 regular-season outings last year. Safonov will likely have a chance to compete for NHL minutes in training camp, though he doesn't look to have significant scoring upside.
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Dealt for future considerations
Vancouver acquired Safonov from Chicago on Saturday in exchange for future considerations.
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Staying in KHL
Safonov signed a one-year contract extension with KHL club Ak Bars Kazan on Saturday, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.
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Expected to sign with Vancouver
Safonov is expected to sign with the Canucks ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, RG Media reports Monday.
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Safonov has spent the past several seasons playing in the KHL, and there was some uncertainty regarding whether he would move to the NHL for the 2026-27 season given the Canucks' changes in their front office and coaching staff. However, he's elected to move to North America after helping to lead Ak Bars Kazan to the Gagarin Cup Finals this past season. Across 68 regular-season appearances last year, he recorded 16 goals, 17 assists, 43 PIM and a plus-18 rating before adding nine points in 20 playoff outings.
Safonov has spent the past several seasons playing in the KHL, and there was some uncertainty regarding whether he would move to the NHL for the 2026-27 season given the Canucks' changes in their front office and coaching staff. However, he's elected to move to North America after helping to lead Ak Bars Kazan to the Gagarin Cup Finals this past season. Across 68 regular-season appearances last year, he recorded 16 goals, 17 assists, 43 PIM and a plus-18 rating before adding nine points in 20 playoff outings.