Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey defenseman |
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| Nationality | Belarusian |
| Date of Birth | 26/05/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Minsk, Belarus |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Vladislav Kolyachonok
12/11/2026
The New Jersey Devils recalled Kolyachonok from their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, to rejoin the NHL roster. The move gave him another opportunity at the NHL level after a stint in the minors.
01/07/2026
The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok to a one-year, one-way contract worth $850,000 for the 2026-27 season. He had split the previous season between the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins organizations, and the deal added depth to the Devils' blueline.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Belarusian professional ice hockey defenseman who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the American Hockey League (AHL). He is currently under contract to the New Jersey Devils and has spent most of his career shuttling between NHL and AHL clubs. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Shoots | Left |
Career
| Youth | Came up in Belarus with Dinamo Minsk and represented Belarus at under-17 and under-18 level |
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| Junior | Moved to North America at age 17 and played two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) |
| Draft | Selected by the Florida Panthers in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft |
| NHL Debut | Traded to the Arizona Coyotes in July 2021 and made his NHL debut in the 2021-22 season |
| Later Teams | Played for the Arizona Coyotes/Utah Hockey Club organization, was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins in February 2025, traded to the Dallas Stars in July 2025, claimed by the Boston Bruins in December 2025, and later re-claimed by the Dallas Stars in January 2026 |
| Recent | Signed a one-year contract with the New Jersey Devils as a free agent for the 2026-27 season |
| Current Team | New Jersey Devils (AHL affiliate: Utica Comets) |
| NHL Career Totals | 87 regular-season games through the 2025-26 season with five goals and 12 assists |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known primarily as a depth defenseman, with most of his career spent in the NHL/AHL shuttle | |
| 2. Has played for Arizona, Utah, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Boston in the NHL | |
| 3. Was drafted in 2019 by the Florida Panthers, who later traded him to the Arizona Coyotes |
