Vancouver Canucks Terminate Contract with Vitali Kravtsov
The Vancouver Canucks have officially ended their contract with Vitali Kravtsov. General manager Patrik Allvin announced that the 25-year-old Russian winger was placed on unconditional waivers for contract termination.
Kravtsov's Recent Performance
Kravtsov attended the Canucks' 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.
Career Background
- The Canucks acquired Kravtsov from the New York Rangers in February 2023.
- He spent most of the past two seasons playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL.
- During the 2022-23 season, Kravtsov scored one goal and one assist in 16 games.
- In the 2024-25 campaign, he tallied 27 goals and 31 assists over 66 games with Chelyabinsk.
"The team has placed the 25-year-old Russian winger on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination." — Patrik Allvin, Vancouver Canucks GM
Kravtsov is a forward standing six-foot-three and weighing 186 pounds.
This information was first published by The Canadian Press in November.
Author's summary: The Vancouver Canucks have terminated Vitali Kravtsov’s contract after limited impact in the AHL and notable playing stints with Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL.