Vancouver Canucks Terminate Vitali Kravtsov’s Contract
The Vancouver Canucks have officially parted ways with winger Vitali Kravtsov. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday that the 25-year-old Russian player was placed on unconditional waivers to facilitate contract termination.
Player Background
Kravtsov arrived at Vancouver’s training camp in Penticton, British Columbia, before being assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks, the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. There, he contributed one goal and three assists over 10 games.
The Canucks acquired Kravtsov from the New York Rangers in February 2023. However, he spent most of the last two seasons playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Performance Statistics
- In the 2022-23 season, Kravtsov recorded one goal and one assist in 16 games.
- During the 2024-25 season, he scored 27 goals and provided 31 assists in 66 games for Chelyabinsk.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov.
Summary: The Vancouver Canucks ended Vitali Kravtsov’s contract following his limited play in their affiliate team and his prior experience mostly in the KHL.
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