Vancouver Canucks Terminate Vitali Kravtsov's Contract
The Vancouver Canucks have officially ended their relationship with Russian winger Vitali Kravtsov. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday that Kravtsov, 25, was placed on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.
Player's Recent Performance
Kravtsov attended Vancouver’s training camp in Penticton, B.C., before being assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. There, he recorded one goal and three assists in 10 games.
Background and Career
- Acquired from the New York Rangers in February 2023.
- Spent most of the last two seasons playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL.
- Stands six-foot-three and weighs 186 pounds.
- During the 2022-23 season, he posted one goal and one assist in 16 games.
- In the 2024-25 season, he scored 27 goals and added 31 assists across 66 games for Chelyabinsk.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov.
Summary: The Canucks have parted ways with Kravtsov after his limited impact within their system, as he proved more productive in the KHL than in North America.