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Ilya Pautov has signed three-year Entry-Level-Contract (ELC) with the Flyers.
Paultov was drafted by the Flyers in the 6th round (173rd overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Here is a quick profile:
- Position: Right Wing / Left Wing
- Born: May 3, 2006 (age 20)
- Height/Weight: 5’10, 165 lbs
- Shoots: Left
- Nationality: Russian
- Background: Played in the MHL (Russian junior league) for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (Red Army), putting up solid numbers like 45 points (15G, 30A) in 46 games in his draft year. He’s described as a skilled, cerebral playmaker with room to grow. Paultov has great hands, and can deke defenders with the best of them.
Flyers prospects like him often sign entry-level contracts (ELC’s) closer to when they’re ready to come to North America (e.g., after strong junior/KHL seasons or development camp/showings).
I can confirm that Paultov will play for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the 2026-27 season.
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