Ilya Solovyov

Pittsburgh Penguins, Defensemen
Age: 25y-7m-17d (Jul 20, 2000)
Country: BY
Drafted: Round 7 (#205 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Daniel Milstein (Gold Star Hockey)
2025-26 Cap Hit

$775,000

2025-26 Cash

$774,999

Career Earnings

$1,076,159

2024-2025 Extension (CURRENT)

Ilya Solovyov signed a 2 year, $1,550,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $1,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000. In 2025-26, Solovyov will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,550,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 24
Buried
$775,000 0.88% $150,000 $150,000
2025-26 25 $775,000 0.81% $351,171 $501,171
2026-27 26
RFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025-26 25 $423,828 0.44% $423,828 -
Year Age Status Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League
2024-25 24
Buried
$775,000 $775,000 0.88%
2025-26 25 $775,000 $775,000 0.81%
2026-27 26
RFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025-26 25 $423,828 $423,828 0.44%
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 24
Buried
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 - $150,000 $250,586
2025-26 25 $351,171 $351,171 $501,171 - $250,586 $351,171
Retained/Dead Cash
2025-26 25 - $423,828 $423,828 - - $423,828 $423,828
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,485,000
Average Salary:
$828,333
Signing Bonus:
$210,000
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$1,076,159

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 23
Reserve / minor-buried
$151,160
$151,160
2024 24
Reserve / minor-buried
$150,000
$301,160
2025 25
Active
Retained
$351,171
$423,828
$652,331
$1,076,159
Total      
$1,076,159
$652,331
$1,076,159
Total
$1,076,159

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $231,160 $70,000 - $301,160
1 $351,171 - - $351,171
1 $423,828 - - $423,828
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
23
$81,160
$70,000
$151,160
$151,160
2024
24
$150,000
$150,000
$301,160
2025
25
$351,171
$423,828
$351,171
$423,828
$652,331
$1,076,159
Total
$1,006,159
$70,000
$1,076,159
$652,331
$1,076,159
Total
$1,006,159
$70,000
$1,076,159

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $231,160 $70,000 - $301,160
1 $351,171 - - $351,171
1 $423,828 - - $423,828

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2025-26 COL Oct 07, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 0 Undisclosed
  • Jan 20, 2026 Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Colorado (COL) for Valtteri Puustinen and 2026 7th round pick
  • Oct 06, 2025 Claimed off waivers by Colorado (COL)
  • Mar 06, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Feb 19, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Feb 08, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Feb 05, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Sep 18, 2024 Signed a 2 year $1.55 million contract extension with Calgary (CGY)
  • Apr 08, 2024 Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Dec 17, 2023 Demoted to the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Dec 01, 2023 Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Oct 30, 2023 Demoted to the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Oct 26, 2023 Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
  • Apr 06, 2021 Signed a 3 year $2.485 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Oct 07, 2020 Drafted by Calgary (CGY): Round 7 (#205 overall)
Year Team GP G MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM
2025 PIT 21 1 254 5 0 5 16 .063 0 0 0 0 22 24 10
2024 CGY 5 0 78 1 0 -3 6 0 0 0 0 8 12 2
2023 CGY 10 0 158 3 3 -3 10 0 0 0 1 17 12 4
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