- The Colorado Avalanche have traded defenseman Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.
- Solovyov, a young defenseman, has been a part of the Avalanche organization but has not yet established himself as a regular in their lineup.
- The trade allows the Avalanche to acquire a prospect in Puustinen and an additional draft pick, while the Penguins add depth to their defensive corps with the acquisition of Solovyov.