Canucks Trading Podkolzin Is A Shocking Yet Predictable Outcome
Vasily Podkolzin played 137 regular season games for the Vancouver Canucks over the past three seasons.
thehockeynews.comHere’s a concise update on the latest news about Vasily Podkolzin.
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Podkolzin recently faced a personal tragedy with the death of his father, Alexander Podkolzin, and he took a leave of absence to return to Russia and be with his family. This was reported by multiple outlets in September 2025. [Source reporting on the Oilers’ announcement and related coverage][1][2]
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In the 2024–25 season, Podkolzin was with the Edmonton Oilers after being traded from Vancouver, and he signed a multi-year extension with the Oilers around that period. The contract details and extension were covered in contemporaneous reports, noting his role as a two-way forward with the team. [Canucks trade and Oilers contract reporting][4][1]
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By early 2026, reporting suggested Podkolzin had continued contributing for the Oilers, including seasons where he reached or surpassed previous career-highs, indicating a positive development trajectory in his NHL career with Edmonton. [The Hockey News 2026 status piece][5]
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