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Colorado Avalanche coach signs praises of key depth blueliner

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has nothing but high praise for this depth blueliner who's stepped into a tough spot this season.

Colorado Avalanche blueliner Ilya Solovyov has made a good impression on his coach thus far this season. | Joe Hrycych/GettyImages

Colorado Avalanche Jared Bednar made his feelings known regarding depth defenseman Ilya Solovyov.

As you may recall, Solovyov was a waiver claim by the Avalanche earlier this season. The 25-year-old Russian D-man found himself on the outs in Calgary. The Flames cut him from their camp in hopes of sending Solovyov back to the AHL.