Canucks Sign Safonov for 2026-27

Vancouver Canucks add depth with a one-year deal for Ilya Safonov — a 25-year-old Russian forward who lit up the KHL with 33 points last season and playoff heroics. Drafted by Chicago in 2021, he’s now chasing his NHL dream in Vancouver, where GM Ryan Johnson sees his size and scoring potential as a perfect fit. Training camp could be his proving ground — can he crack the roster and bring that KHL fire to the Canucks? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cdcfb5be2bea647