Prospect Info: Ilya Solovyov, D, 205th

[Mobiandi]

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[User1996]

Best pick of the draft

 

[crackdown44]

Belarusian? If he parties like the Kostitsyn brothers then I’m all for it

 

[Ace Rimmer]

That's a lot of Russians this year. Neat! (well Belorussian in this case)

He's 20.

 

[Flamesfan62]

Good 2 way right shot D. Late bloomer as he had a great year with Saginaw last season. Like the fact he's already playing pro.

 

[Brock]

Some info on Solovyov for you.

Had him ranked 5th among "re-entry" candidates from the OHL.
OHL Prospects: Sunday Top 10 - 2020 NHL Draft Re-Entries

 

[Kipper933]

He's an intriguing player. Plays a pretty attacking, aggressive style from the blueline, defensive play is adequate. Still a bit raw though.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Captain Falco 2.0!

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Ilya Solovyov talks about being drafted by the Calgary Flames and what’s to come for him in the future

Solovyov describes himself as a strong two-way defenceman, but the type of player who plays with edge. He loves throwing big body checks, and generally frustrating oppositions. The penalty kill is where he excels, keeping players to the outside and not allowing the opposition to generate chances on net. Being 6’2″ and 187 pounds definitely doesn’t hurt.

Don’t think of him as another Yan Kuznetsov though. Solovyov is gifted offensively and can put points on the board. He finished 16th league-wide in points among defenseman last season in the OHL, not bad for a first year defenceman in a new environment. “I love scoring- love it!”, Solovyov said when talking about his offence. He brings it at both ends of the ice and can play almost all situations.

 

[yrmj3]

first and second AHL goals)

 

[Dack]

I've seen two Stockton games so far (not including last night's) and he was very good in both of them. He's just a steady two way-D who can skate and move the puck. I was impressed.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Solo had a pretty good draft + 2 season in the K. That’s usually a pretty good sign