Vancouver Canucks Terminate Vitali Kravtsov's Contract
The Vancouver Canucks have officially ended their relationship with 25-year-old Russian winger Vitali Kravtsov. General manager Patrik Allvin announced that Kravtsov was placed on unconditional waivers to facilitate the contract termination.
Kravtsov's Tenure with the Canucks
Kravtsov attended the Canucks' training camp in Penticton, British Columbia, before being assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. While there, he recorded one goal and three assists in 10 games.
Career Overview
- Originally acquired from the New York Rangers in February 2023.
- Spent much of the past two seasons playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL.
- During the 2022-23 season, scored one goal and one assist in 16 games.
- Recorded 27 goals and 31 assists in 66 games for Chelyabinsk in the 2024-25 season.
- Stands six-foot-three and weighs 186 pounds.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov.
Author's summary: The Vancouver Canucks have parted ways with Vitali Kravtsov after limited impact in North America, marking a new chapter for both the player and the team.