Vancouver Canucks Terminate Vitali Kravtsov’s Contract
The Vancouver Canucks have officially ended their association with winger Vitali Kravtsov. General manager Patrik Allvin announced that the 25-year-old Russian player was placed on unconditional waivers for contract termination.
Player Background and Performance
Kravtsov joined Vancouver’s training camp in Penticton, British Columbia, before being assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. During his time there, he scored one goal and made three assists in 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).
Recent Season Stats
- 2022-23 KHL season: 1 goal and 1 assist in 16 games
- 2024-25 KHL season: 27 goals and 31 assists across 66 games with Chelyabinsk
Standing six-foot-three and weighing 186 pounds, Kravtsov contributed significantly in his recent KHL campaign.
"The Vancouver Canucks have placed the 25-year-old Russian winger on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination." — Patrik Allvin, General Manager
This report was initially published by The Canadian Press in November.
Author's summary: Vitali Kravtsov’s contract with the Vancouver Canucks has been terminated after moderate performance in the AHL and KHL, reflecting changes in the team’s roster strategy.
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