The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Ilya Solovyov to a three-year entry level contract.
The Russian defenceman was drafted by the Flames in the 7th round of the 2020 draft and just finished his first full season of pro hockey in the KHL. Playing for Dinamo Minsk, Solovyov scored two goals and nine points in 41 games.
He played his draft -1 season with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit, where he scored seven goals and 40 points.
As first reported by PuckPedia, in years one and two of his contract, Solovyov will earn a $750k base with a $70k signing bonus and $80k in the minors. His base will climb to $775k in year three. His cap hit and AAV, according to PuckPedia, will be $828k.
The #CofRed #Flames signed 20 y/o ‘20 7th Rnd D Ilya Solovyov to 3 yr ELC starting 21-22:
Yr 1/2: $750K Base, $70K Signing Bonus, $80K Minors
Yr 3: $775K/70K/ 80K
Cap Hit/AAV $828K
9P in 41 KHL GP
Rep'd by @HockeyAgent1 @GoldStarHockey
https://t.co/RpPHil1ZUt
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) April 6, 2021
The 20-year-old defenceman was in the NHL draft three times.
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