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Solovyov back in Pittsburgh as Flyers call up 238-pound McDonald
Solovyov was a healthy scratch for five games before waivers, and needs thirty-two NHL games this season to become a restricted free agent next summer.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This MorningPublished
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- First reported by TribLIVE.com: “Penguins recall defenseman Ilya Solovyov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:26 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Flyers, McDonald.
- BBN covered this story before: McDonald's cuts menu items tomorrow as fans beg for 'best ever… (October 18).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDefenseman Ilya Solovyov is back with the Penguins, recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he went on October tenth after clearing waivers.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWelcome home! I'd put up a banner. Did he have a rough few weeks?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTribLIVE says he sat out five games as a healthy scratch before the waivers. So, a banner for sitting.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd FanRecap says he needs thirty-two NHL games this season to be a restricted free agent next summer. That's a lot of games to circle on a calendar.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOtherwise he's unrestricted. Which sounds nicer than it is.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAcross the state, the Flyers recalled Hunter McDonald from Lehigh Valley, six foot four and two hundred thirty-eight pounds, says OurSports Central.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA sixth-round pick, a big one. If Pittsburgh needs a designated comfort dog on defense, he's available. Rex, who's comforting you?
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The story so far
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- McDonald's cuts menu items tomorrow as fans beg for 'best ever… · The Sun
- Solovyov back in Pittsburgh as Flyers call up 238-pound McDonald (this story)
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