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Avalanche should claim this D-man following Solovyov trade

Fansided | January 20, 2026

Related Topics: Colorado Avalanche, Ilya Solovyov, Valtteri Puustinen

The Colorado Avalanche should kick the tires on this blueliner following the surprising Ilya Solovyov trade on Tuesday.

Nov 22, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok (44) in action against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images | Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche surprised fans by pulling off a bit of an unusual trade. The Avs sent defenseman Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for AHL forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-rounder.

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