Ilya Solovyov Traded to Penguins in Exchange for Puustinen, Draft Pick

Defenseman Ilya Solovyov has been traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Solovyov, a 6-foot-3, 208-pound left-handed defenseman, played 16 games for the Avalanche this season, recording his first career NHL goal and two assists for three points, averaging 11:13 of ice time. He had a recent three-game point streak and played last night for the Avs. The Penguins acquired him to address their blueline depth.