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Canucks Bring Back Vitali Kravtsov on One-Year Two-Way Deal

He will enter training camp on a two-way deal that includes a fallback assignment to Abbotsford.

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Overview

  • Patrik Allvin confirmed the signing on August 5 as part of Vancouver’s effort to bolster forward depth under salary-cap constraints.
  • The contract carries a reported $750,000 NHL cap hit and features separate salary terms if he plays in the AHL.
  • Kravtsov tallied 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) in 66 games for Traktor Chelyabinsk last season, ranking sixth in KHL scoring.
  • Originally drafted ninth overall by the New York Rangers in 2018, he has logged NHL minutes with both the Rangers and Canucks.
  • If he does not secure a spot on the NHL roster, he can be reassigned to Abbotsford, the reigning Calder Cup champions.