The Pittsburgh Penguins have moved defenseman Ilya Solovyov to waivers, a step that could lead to his reassignment to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton if he clears. The decision marks a return to the waiver wire for Solovyov, who previously experienced a similar move when he was claimed by another NHL team last season. With limited NHL ice time, the veteran defenseman’s future now hinges on whether another club opts to claim him before the Penguins send him down. His familiarity with the process suggests this could be a strategic shift rather than an unexpected setback.

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Ilya Solovyov on waivers. If he clears, Pittsburgh is expected to reassign him to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Solovyov is already familiar with the waiver wire. A year ago, the former seventh-round pick was claimed by the Colorado Avalanche from the Calgary Flames after […]