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Vancouver Canucks' Vitali Kravtsov (91) celebrates his goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Alex Stalock (32) in April 2023Photo by DARRYL DYCK /THE CANADIAN PRESS
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The Vancouver Canucks are bringing big forward project Vitali Kravtsov back from Russia.
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“Vitali had a strong season in the KHL and was an impact player for his team,” said general manager Patrik Allvin. “In his two seasons in Russia, he has worked hard on his game, and we look forward to seeing where Vitali is at when he comes to training camp in Penticton.”
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Last season, the Vladivostok product registered 58 points (27G, 31A) in 66 games for Traktor Chelyabinsk. Kravtsov, 25, also went a plus-31.
Kravtsov, a 9th-overall pick by the New York Rangers in 2018, was traded to the Canucks during the 2022-23 season for forward prospect Will Lockwood and a 7th-round draft pick.
He largely struggled to get a footing in Vancouver, scoring once and adding an assist in 16 games.
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After giving Kravtsov opportunities, then-head coach Rick Tocchet became frustrated with the player, ultimately scratching him for five of the final eight games of the 2022-23 season.
“He has just got to understand,” Tocchet said at the time. “He has to show us he wants to play. He’s good kid, but I’m not sure he knows the work level yet.”
Kravtsov then signed a two-year deal with Traktor to reclaim his game in Russia.
Kravtsov, once touted as a top NHL prospect with his combination of size, skill and grit, has 12 points (6G, 6A) in 64 career NHL games, split between New York and Vancouver.
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