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Ilya Safonov reportedly headed back to the KHL
Ilya Safonov is reportedly headed back to the KHL after playing as a forward for the Abbotsford Canucks.
The KHL is the league he is expected to return to.
The available details do not say when he may leave Abbotsford.
They also give no reason for the reported move.
The report does not say whether the return has been confirmed.
What happens next is unclear from the available details.
Ilya Safonov is reportedly headed back to the KHL.
The article identifies Safonov as an Abbotsford Canucks forward.
The report appeared under The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks byline.
Yahoo Sports published the item on November 10, 2026.
- Who
- Ilya Safonov, identified as an Abbotsford Canucks forward.
- What
- He is reportedly headed back to the KHL.
- When
- The item was published on November 10, 2026; the timing of the reported move is not stated.
- Where
- The KHL is named as his reported destination.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Player
- Ilya Safonov
- Team
- Abbotsford Canucks
- Reported destination
- KHL
- Publication date
- November 10, 2026
- Outlet
- Yahoo Sports
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Ilya Safonov has left the Abbotsford Canucks. He was acquired in a trade with Chicago last June. Agent Dan Milstein has confirmed Safonov left.