Kravtsov signed a two-year deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL on Monday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television reports.
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.
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Canucks' Vitali Kravtsov: Scores first with Vancouver
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Kravtsov scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.
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.
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Canucks' Vitali Kravtsov: Extends point drought
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Kravtsov has been held pointless in his past 11 contests.
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.
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Canucks' Vitali Kravtsov: Gets first point with new team
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Kravtsov registered a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Wild.
This was Kravtsov's second game as a Canuck following his trade from the Rangers on Saturday. The 23-year-old set up Brock Boeser's goal in the first period. Kravtsov has a chance to establish himself in a bottom-six role while also seeing time on the Canucks' second power-play unit. Through 30 outings this season, he has seven points, 29 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-6 rating.
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Canucks' Vitali Kravtsov: Dealt to Vancouver
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Kravtsov was acquired by Vancouver from the Rangers on Saturday in exchange for William Lockwood and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
Kravtsov was selected by the Rangers with the No. 9 pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, but he was unable to establish himself as a top-six forward in New York. He had three goals and six points in 28 games while averaging 11:25 of ice time with the Rangers this season. The move to Vancouver is an opportunity for Kravtsov to get a fresh start and potentially play a bigger role.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Out again Saturday
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Kravstsov will sit out again Saturday for roster management purposes, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
It'll be the seventh consecutive game Kravstov has missed while his name continues to surface in trade rumors. The 2018 first-round pick has six points (three goals, three assists) in 28 games this season.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Sitting out for roster reasons
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Kravtsov will be scratched Thursday versus the Red Wings for roster management reasons.
It's not really much of a change -- Kravtsov has played just once in the last 10 games anyway. The 23-year-old's lack of an opportunity with the Rangers has made him a potential prospect to monitor in trade talks, and it's unlikely he'll suit up for the Rangers again unless he remains with the team following the March 3 trade deadline.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Nets third goal of season
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Kravtsov found the back of the net in the Rangers' 3-1 win against Columbus on Monday.
Kravtsov scored at 11:47 of the second period to extend the Rangers' lead to 3-0. It was his third goal and sixth point in 25 games this season. Kravtsov's averaging just 11:37 of ice time in 2022-23, and unless his role with the team increases, he's unlikely to make regular offensive contributions.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Suiting up Sunday
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Kravtsov (illness) is in Sunday's lineup against the Canadiens, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
As expected, Kravtsov will be good to go despite missing Saturday's practice. The 23-year-old has just two points over his last 10 appearances.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Not at practice Saturday
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Kravtsov missed practice Saturday due to the flu, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
The flu bug is going through the Rangers dressing room as Artemi Panarin and Ryan Lindgren also sat out practice. Kravtsov is questionable for Sunday's game versus Montreal. Kravtsov has two goals and five points in 23 games this season.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Scores on lone shot
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Kravtsov notched a goal during Sunday's 7-1 victory over the host Blackhawks.
Kravtsov converted his fourth goal in 33 career contests, giving the Rangers a 6-1 third-period advantage. The ninth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft is trying to secure consistent playing time in New York's bottom six. Kravtsov opened Sunday on the fourth line with Sammy Blais and Jonny Brodzinski but later got to share the ice with top-liner Artemi Panarin, who earned the primary assist on Kravtsov's breakaway marker.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Playing Thursday
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Kravtsov will return to the lineup Thursday versus Toronto, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Coach Gerard Gallant said that he needs to get Kravtsov in the lineup. It is not known at this time who Kravtsov will replace in the lineup as everyone on the Rangers are healthy. Kravtsov has a goal and an assist in 10 games this season. The 22-year-old has plenty of pedigree after being selected ninth overall in the 2018 Draft, but his talent has not come to the forefront very often in his brief NHL career.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Nets first of the season
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Kravtsov scored a goal on his lone shot in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.
Kravtsov opened the scoring Friday, beating Cam Talbot with a wrist shot from the left circle in the first period. It was Kravtsov's first goal of the season after he was a healthy scratch in eight of the Rangers' last nine contests. The 22-year-old winger now has a goal and an assist in eight games this campaign.
Kravtsov will be a healthy scratch Saturday against the Sharks, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Kravtsov has missed the last three games with an illness. He's now healthy but will watch from the press box. Kravtsov has one assist in six games this season.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Not playing Sunday
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Kravtsov (illness) won't play Sunday against Arizona, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Kravtsov wasn't available to play Saturday versus Nashville either. He has been limited to six appearances this season.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Good to play Tuesday
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Kravtsov (upper body) is expected to return Tuesday versus the Islanders, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Kravtsov was last in the lineup Oct. 29. He's expected to serve on the third line with Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil in his return. Ryan Reaves is set to be a healthy scratch. Kravtsov has no points in four contests this season.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Possibility for Tuesday
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Kravtsov (upper body) fully participated in Monday's practice and could be back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Islanders.
Coach Gerard Gallant said Kravtsov is "definitely a possibility" for Tuesday's game. The Rangers forward skated alongside Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil on Monday.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Practicing Saturday
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Kravtsov (upper body) is back at practice Saturday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
Kravtsov was on the ice in a non-contact jersey. He has missed the last three games and is unlikely to play Sunday versus Detroit. Kravtsov -- who was getting third-line action in practice alongside Barclay Goodrow and Filip Chytil -- has yet to pick up a point in four games this season.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Still one week from returning
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Kravtsov (upper body) will miss at least one more week, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Based on his timeline, Kravtsov will be sidelined for the club's next three contests at a minimum, though it could certainly be longer. In his four appearances this season, the 22-year-old Russian remains pointless without a single shot on net. Even once cleared to return, Kravtsov is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup and could occasionally serve as a healthy scratch.
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Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov: Not playing Sunday
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Kravtsov (upper body) will not suit up Sunday against the Coyotes, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Kravtsov was injured against Dallas and will miss at least one game as a result. He's been held scoreless in four games this season. Ryan Reaves will be back in the lineup to replace him Sunday.
