Canucks Prospect Klimovich’s Agent Dismisses KHL Rumors

Vancouver Canucks prospect Danila Klimovich will not be heading to the KHL, according to his agent, Dan Milstein. As speculation swirls regarding the young forward’s future, Milstein has stepped in to clarify the situation, putting any rumors to rest.

With the Vancouver Canucks and Abbotsford Canucks finishing their 2025–26 seasons, attention has turned to Klimovich’s contract status. Some have speculated that he might sign with a KHL team, potentially ending his five-year stint with the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. However, Milstein took to X to address these claims, labeling them as “fake news” in response to an article suggesting Klimovich would make the jump to the KHL.

This isn’t the first time Milstein has refuted these rumors. Earlier in the week, he reiterated to David Quadrelli of CanucksArmy that the KHL is not being considered at this time.

Klimovich, selected 41st overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, has yet to make his NHL debut. He has played with the Abbotsford Canucks since the 2021–22 season, achieving career-highs during the 2024–25 campaign with 25 goals and 13 assists across 65 games. Notably, he is currently tied with Linus Karlsson for Abbotsford’s franchise record for all-time goals scored, with 70.

Milstein represents a total of four players in the Canucks organization, including Evander Kane, Max Sasson, and Kirill Kudryavtsev. His portfolio also includes notable names like Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov and Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov.

As Klimovich’s contract is set to expire after the 2026 off-season, he will become a restricted free agent unless the Canucks choose to re-sign him.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.