Vancouver Canucks Terminate Vitali Kravtsov's Contract
The Vancouver Canucks have ended their relationship with 25-year-old Russian winger Vitali Kravtsov. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the team placed Kravtsov on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.
Player Performance and Career Background
Kravtsov attended Vancouver's training camp in Penticton, B.C., before being assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League. There, he recorded one goal and three assists in 10 games.
The Canucks acquired Kravtsov from the New York Rangers in February 2023. However, he spent most of the past two seasons playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Statistics Overview
- 2022-23 season with Chelyabinsk: 1 goal and 1 assist in 16 games
- 2024-25 season with Chelyabinsk: 27 goals and 31 assists in 66 games
"The team has placed the 25-year-old Russian winger on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination."
Kravtsov stands six-foot-three tall and weighs 186 pounds, bringing significant size to the forward position.
Author's summary: The Vancouver Canucks have waived Russian winger Vitali Kravtsov to end his contract, following limited impact during his brief time with their AHL affiliate.