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 on Tuesday that Kravtsov was placed on unconditional waivers to facilitate the termination of his contract.
Kravtsov arrived at the Canucks' training camp in Penticton, B.C., but was assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. During his time there, he scored one goal and added three assists in 10 games.
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).
- In the 2022-23 season, Kravtsov played 16 games for Chelyabinsk, scoring one goal and registering one assist.
- During the 2024-25 campaign, he recorded 27 goals and 31 assists over 66 games.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov.
Summary: The Vancouver Canucks have officially terminated Vitali Kravtsov’s contract, following limited impact in the AHL and considerable time spent in the KHL over recent seasons.