The Canucks and GM Patrik Allvin have announced that defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev has been demoted and, therefore, assigned to AHL Abbotsford. Kirill Kudryavtsev was <a href='https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/canucks-kirill-kudryavtsev-heads-back-to-ahl/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>reassigned by the Vancouver Canucks to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday,</a> which was announced by the team's GM Patrik Allvin. Kirill Kudryavtsev has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL). <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1986135229296484569'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Kudryavtsev was recalled a little over a week ago, on October 26, but he hasn't made his season debut for Vancouver yet this year. The 21-year-old has five assists in five games with Abbotsford so far in 2025-26. Kudryavtsev had a rookie campaign to remember. Not only did the 21-year-old defenceman make his NHL debut last season, but he also captured the 2025 Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks. <h3>Kirill Kudryavtsev has already exceeded expectations about being a late 7th round draft pick</h3> Only three years removed from being drafted in the seventh round, Kudryavtsev has already developed into a draft-day steal for the Vancouver Canucks, but unfortunately, the team didn't feel he warranted a longer look just yet in the NHL. Last season, Kudryavtsev was able to accomplish feats that some wait an entire career to do. He played in two NHL games and was a key part of Abbotsford's blue line in both their regular season as well as the playoffs. Looking back, Kudryavtsev is happy with how his first year as a pro went, as he was able to step up when his team needed him the most, and he had been hoping he would be able to stay longer in the NHL this season. That's a crazy experience for a first year in the professional league, but I really let it happen, said Kudryavtsev. Had a really good team, and just tried to do my job. Be helpful on the ice, off the ice. Give the good energy, as Manny (Malhotra) says all the time, and it paid off. Kudryavtsev's goal is not complicated: to become a full-time NHLer. The 21-year-old has taken significant steps forward in his development since being drafted, and will be a player to watch in the AHL to see if Vancouver gives him another chance.