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Vancouver Canucks terminating winger Vitali Kravtsov's contract VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have parted ways with Vitali Kravtsov.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Gone with a whimper: Ex-Canuck Vitali Kravtsov heads back to KHL He was a dart-throw of a pick up by the Canucks at the tail end of yet another lost season, but the Russian's NHL dream is truly over.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks To Terminate Contract Of Former First-Round Pick Vitali Kravtsov The Canucks are terminating the contract of forward Vitali Kravtsov only a couple of months after signing him to a new deal.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Set to return to KHL Kravtsov is slated to sign a three-year deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK on Tuesday.

Impact Kravtsov was put on unconditional waivers by Vancouver earlier Tuesday for the purpose of contract termination, and it didn't take long for him to link up with the team he played for in Russia in recent years. The No. 9 overall pick in 2018 accounted for one goal, four points and a minus-7 rating over 10 appearances with AHL Abbotsford this season. Kravtsov recorded 27 goals and 58 points across 66 regular-season games with Traktor in 2024-25, so he should have more success overseas.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On unconditional waivers Kravtsov was placed on unconditional waivers by the Canucks on Tuesday for the purpose of terminating his contract.

Impact Kravtsov was on regular waivers Oct. 2, but went unclaimed by the rest of the league, so it seems unlikely he would get picked up this time around. After suiting up with AHL Abbotsford in 10 minor-league contests, in which the 2018 ninth-overall pick notched one goal and three helpers, it seems he will likely head back to the KHL. At this point, with just 64 regular-season games of NHL experience, the 25-year-old Kravtsov will likely finish his career in his native Russia.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Rangers First-Rounder Hits Waivers The NHL had several players hit waivers on Oct. 2, and one of them was a former New York Rangers forward. This is because the Vancouver Canu...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Waived by club Kravtsov was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Since being selected ninth overall in the 2018 NHL Draft by the Rangers, Kravtsov has gone on to play in just 64 regular-season games at the NHL level, tallying six goals and six helpers. If another NHL club doesn't pick him up, the 25-year-old winger figures to be assigned to AHL Abbotsford -- though he could ask for his outright release to return to the KHL, where he has had significantly more success over his career.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Canucks Coach Speaks On Vitali Kravtsov's Return To Vancouver This off-season, the Vancouver Canucks signed winger Vitali Kravtsov to a one-year contract. The 25-year-old has spent the last two seasons...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Vancouver Canucks 2025–26 Player Preview: Vitali Kravtsov Welcome to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. In these articles, we’ll preview the pla...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Canucks: Vitali Kravtsov returns for a second chance — and some sushi The task in front of Kravtsov is a big one: show he can be a consistent contributor in an offensive role for Vancouver

AUGUST 26, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Vitali Kravtsov returns for a second chance — and some sushi The task in front of Kravtsov is a big one: show he can be a consistent contributor in an offensive role for Vancouver

AUGUST 22, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks Mailbag: Foote, Kravtsov & More Welcome to this edition of The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks Mailbag. In this series, we answer your questions about what is going on with...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Canucks: Vitali Kravtsov returns for a second chance — and some sushi The task in front of Kravtsov is a big one: show he can be a consistent contributor in an offensive role for Vancouver

AUGUST 17, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Vitali Kravtsov back in the mix with one-year deal The big Russian forward signed a one-year, two-way contract with the club on Tuesday after a productive season in the KHL

AUGUST 12, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Vitali Kravtsov back in the mix with one-year deal The big Russian forward signed a one-year, two-way contract with the club on Tuesday after a productive season in the KHL

AUGUST 11, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Vitali Kravtsov returns for a second chance — and some sushi The task in front of Kravtsov is a big one: show he can be a consistent contributor in an offensive role for Vancouver

AUGUST 9, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Inks one-year contract Kravtsov signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Tuesday.

Impact Kravtsov accounted for 27 goals and 58 points in 66 regular-season appearances with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL in 2024-25. The 25-year-old forward will compete for a bottom-six spot with the Canucks during training camp in the fall. He notched one goal and one assist in 16 outings for Vancouver in the 2022-23 regular season.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Michael DeRosa - Canucks Lose Vitali Kravtsov to KHL NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

MAY 23, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

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MAY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returning to KHL Kravtsov signed a two-year deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL on Monday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television reports.

Impact Kravtsov has struggled after being the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He totaled just six goals and 12 points in 64 games with the Rangers and Canucks. Vancouver acquired him from the Rangers for a 2026 draft pick before the 2023 trade deadline. The 23-year-old has 68 points in 167 career KHL contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0

Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night

APRIL 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores first with Vancouver Kravtsov scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Kravtsov extended Vancouver's lead to 2-0 with a power-play tally in the second period. It was his first goal and just his second point in 14 games since joining the Canucks. The 23-year-old winger has demonstrated scoring potential early in his NHL career, though he'll have to start scoring at a higher rate to earn a long-term role in Vancouver. Kravtsov is up to four goals and eight points in 42 games between the Canucks and Rangers.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends point drought Kravtsov has been held pointless in his past 11 contests.

Impact Being traded to the Canucks created some excitement that a fresh start would help Kravtsov. So far that hasn't been the case. He's receiving less ice time than he did with the Rangers, going from 11:25 to 10:46. He has just one point in 13 games with Vancouver.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks 'not Russian,' show patience with young Vitali Kravtsov ‘Hard work always pays off’: Vancouver believes in the former first-round draft choice as a project despite slow offensive start.

MARCH 22, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0