Ilya Safonov

Canucks Rebuild: Key Changes and 2026 NHL Draft Insights

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By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter June 8th, 2026 The Vancouver Canucks are in a significant rebuild phase following a poor 2025-26 season that landed them near the bottom of the NHL standings. Key recent organizational changes and updates (as of early June 2026): Trades and Rumours 2026 NHL Draft (June 26-27) The Canucks have … Read more

Canucks Acquire Forward Safonov From Chicago

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Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on June 28th that the club acquired forward Ilya Safonov from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations. Safonov, 24, appeared in 51 games for Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in 2024.25, recording 22 points (7-15-22), 22 penalty minutes, and a … Read more