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id: 8c424624a5
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-10 16:47 MST
updated: 2026-11-10 16:47 MST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Ilya Safonov leaves Abbotsford Canucks, returns to Russia

Agent Dan Milstein confirmed Ilya Safonov has left the Abbotsford Canucks and is going home to Russia, and his NHL contract has been terminated.

Section: [Sports](/vancouver/section/life.md) · Entities: [Ilya Safonov](/vancouver/wiki/ilya-safonov.md), [Dan Milstein](/vancouver/wiki/dan-milstein.md), [Abbotsford Canucks](/vancouver/wiki/abbotsford-canucks.md)

## Coverage

- [Daily Hive Vancouver](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-player-headed-back-russia), 2026-11-10 16:47 MST: Disappointing Canucks player is headed back to Russia

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