Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman Ilya Solovyov was held to just over six minutes of ice time in Monday's Game 5 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Even months after leaving Denver, Ilya Solovyov still remembers the thrill of scoring his first NHL goal during his brief stint with the Avalanche.

It was a resounding win Thursday in which the Pittsburgh Penguins outshot the Chicago Blackhawks 37-9 over the final two […] The post Penguins Insider: Solovyov Directions, Chinakhov Wants More (+) appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped a full morning skate Thursday, following their offday on Wednesday, and did so with […] The post Penguins Notebook: Lines Shuffled, McGroarty’s Work, & Solovyov Debut appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

CALGARY, Alberta — Just go ride the bike. Or go to the gym. The instructions weren’t exactly clear, but in […] The post Ilya Solovyov: Trade Story and Pronunciation appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

Up to this point in the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the most active teams in the league on the trade market.

In a strategic swap, the Avalanche and Penguins exchanged depth for opportunity, giving Colorado a versatile winger and Pittsburgh a chance to develop a promising defenseman on a rebuilding roster.

CALGARY — The Pittsburgh Penguins made a minor trade of players Tuesday, both playing in the AHL but with ample […] The post Minor Penguins Trade; Solovyov Scouting Report appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.