The Vancouver Canucks have bolstered their roster by signing forward Vitali Kravtsov to a one-year, two-way contract as announced on Tuesday. The 25-year-old, who previously excelled in the KHL, recorded 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) in 66 games, showcasing his potential as a scoring threat. He also proved his skills in the playoffs, contributing six goals and an assist in 19 games, leading Traktor Chelyabinsk to the Gagarin Cup final.

Having had limited NHL experience with the New York Rangers and Canucks, Kravtsov’s stats include six goals and six assists across 64 games. The Canucks acquired him from the Rangers in February 2023 in exchange for forward William Lockwood and a seventh-round pick in 2026. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin expressed optimism about Kravtsov’s growth and is eager to see his performance in training camp.