The Vancouver Canucks are parting ways with Vitali Kravtsov, a former teammate of Elias Pettersson, due to underwhelming performance in the 2025-26 NHL season.
Kravtsov, a 9th overall pick, was signed to a one-year contract, but failed to secure a spot on the NHL roster despite the team's injury crisis and lack of depth.
The Canucks have decided to take matters into their own hands with this decisive move.
No comment from the team or Kravtsov was provided.
Author's summary: Canucks cut ties with underperforming Kravtsov.