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 confirmed the team placed Kravtsov on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.
Kravtsov attended Vancouver's training camp in Penticton, B.C., before being assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks, the team’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. 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. However, he spent the majority of the last two seasons playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
- During the 2022-23 season, Kravtsov scored one goal and contributed one assist over 16 games.
- In the 2024-25 season, he notched 27 goals and 31 assists in 66 games for Chelyabinsk.
"The team has placed the 25-year-old Russian winger on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination." — Patrik Allvin
Kravtsov stands six-foot-three and weighs 186 pounds, providing a notable physical presence on the ice.
This update was originally reported by The Canadian Press in early November.
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