Vancouver Canucks Terminate Contract with Vitali Kravtsov
The Vancouver Canucks have officially parted ways with winger Vitali Kravtsov. General manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday that the team placed the 25-year-old Russian player on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.
Kravtsov’s Recent Performance
Kravtsov joined Vancouver's training camp in Penticton, B.C., before being assigned to the team's American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. He scored one goal and provided three assists in 10 games there.
Background and Career Highlights
- 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 played 16 games, scoring one goal and one assist.
- In the 2024-25 campaign, he delivered 27 goals and 31 assists across 66 games with Chelyabinsk.
The six-foot-three, 186-pound forward "had one goal and one assist over 16 games during the 2022-23 season."
This information was first reported by The Canadian Press in November.
Summary: The Vancouver Canucks have terminated Vitali Kravtsov's contract after limited playtime with their AHL affiliate and two recent seasons in the KHL.