
Current Season
GP
30
Goals
1
Assists
7
Points
8
+/-
0
S%
4.3%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$850K
Total Value
$850K
Expires
1 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then RFA
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Recent Stories
A new contract gives Ilya Solovyov security, but it does not hand him a finished résumé. The Penguins are betting on upside here, and that means the next stage is about proving he can turn opportunity into something sturdier than projection. In pro hockey, the ink on the deal is the easy part - the real test starts when the games get honest. This story asks whether Solovyov can use the new runway to force his way into a bigger role.
Pittsburgh moves fast in the offseason, re-signing forward Connor Dewar and blueliner Ilya Solovyov to shore up depth. GM Kyle Dubas prioritizes grit and reliability amid cap constraints and roster flux. These extensions signal Penguins' intent to stay competitive in the Metro grind.