Forward · C

Ilya Safonov

Vancouver Canucks centre prospect with a $950K cap hit in 2026–27, selected No. 172 overall in 2021; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born May 30, 2001

Birthplace Moscow, RUS

Nationality RUS

Height 6 ft 4 in / 193 cm

Weight 205 lb / 93 kg

Shoots L

Current team Vancouver Canucks

Draft 2021 · CHI · Round 6 · No. 172

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	VAN	$950,000	—							Playoffs not started
Signed with VAN on June 2, 2026 · 1 year x $950,000 AAV
Drafted by CHI in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft · Round 6 · No. 172 overall