Canucks acquire Russian forward Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks for future considerations.

The Vancouver Canucks acquired Russian forward Ilya Safonov from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations. Safonov, 24, was a sixth-round pick by Chicago in 2021 and played in the KHL for Kazan, scoring 22 points last season. This low-risk move allows the Canucks to potentially sign Safonov if his offensive production improves.