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Player Discussion Vitali Kravtsov - Signed 2-Year Deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk
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Mandar
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He couldnt lift a hose. Maybe he can find employment in the fireman's favorite Burger King
You'd have to think the fact that he was scratched for the last 2 games of the season makes it pretty unlikely they bring him back next year.
Took a shot at unlocking a high end talent, but didn't work out. Most reclamation projects don't.
No point in using up a contract spot if the HC who will be back next season doesn't play the guy.
Scary to think what a good NYR team would look like if they took Dobson over this guy. Insane right side with Fox, Trouba, Dobson. Have to go back to Webber, Ellis, Jones in Nashville for a group that good on the right side. Plus, would have hurt their NY rival without that minute muncher.
Totally fine letting him walk. We took a very cheap swing at a reclamation project and it didn't work out. The problem in past years is that we paid premium prices for reclamations/overcooked prospects who couldn't break out, but for a 7th? Sure, whatever.
The next chapter in this story is really totally up to Kravtsov.......the Rangers already wrote him off....and his tenure with the Canucks was more 'downs' and 'ups'. ....the odd flashes of talent, but then a bunch of healthy scratches.
His work in the off-season will largely determine what future, if any, he has in the NHL. He's got to be one of the most hungry and motivated players in training camp next season.
His work in the off-season will largely determine what future, if any, he has in the NHL. He's got to be one of the most hungry and motivated players in training camp next season.
If we can trade his rights for an AHL/ NHL tweener grinder C or physical RD, I'd say we take it and call it a day -- that or use his rights as a sweetener hopefully for moving Myers, or Garland (e.g. if Pittsburgh wants to trade for him to replace Zucker, then we can tack on his rights for free, and maybe they'd take a stab at getting Malkin to unlock him?).
I doubt he gets qualified. Only if another team wants to secure his rights and not try to bid for his services at which they may not get him. Probably looking at a late round pick. I don’t see Van looking for a contract in return.
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I think he’ll get a crack at training camp next season..but he’s on thin ice.
He was given an opportunity on EP’s line against LAK..and really couldn’t do anything with it..scratched in the last two..Definitely an ominous ending to the season for him.
He was given an opportunity on EP’s line against LAK..and really couldn’t do anything with it..scratched in the last two..Definitely an ominous ending to the season for him.
I doubt he is at camp on a PTO. You’re giving up a contract spot for him. Depends on whether they want that open slot to sign ncaa free agents again next season.
We paid a 7th for him and his value has gone down since then given how poorly he performed here when given a chance with a new team. He's utterly worthless waiver bait.
At this point, I'd handicap it at about 80% that he's in the KHL next year.
While I was hopeful that Kravtsov would be good pickup, I'm actually hoping he moves on this summer. I recall Goldobin hanging around for three seasons while everyone hoped he could figure it out. That was frustrating for everyone including the fans, organization and player.
At some point you just have to cut bait. If this organization is serious about being competitive, they can't let struggling players stick around unless there is a compelling developmental reason to hold on. Kravtsov will be 24 years old at the end of this year and the team needs to spend its energies on developing prospects that have shown some good progress before 24 years of age.
At some point you just have to cut bait. If this organization is serious about being competitive, they can't let struggling players stick around unless there is a compelling developmental reason to hold on. Kravtsov will be 24 years old at the end of this year and the team needs to spend its energies on developing prospects that have shown some good progress before 24 years of age.
Barring some team wanting to try their hands at a reclamation project I don’t see any team doing more than maybe flipping draft positions. They give up a 6th for a 7th just to get his rights and not compete for him. Thus no loss of picks just dropping back a bit. No reason to believe that there is going to be heavy interest in him. $875k was his contract. Doubt anyone wants to do much more than that. And he won’t go to the A. So, he returns to the khl or he somehow lands and stays with an nhl team. More likely to be khl.
Imagine if Kassian was soft as butter? That's where Kravstov is at right now. He got his fair shake and he showed less than players straight out of college despite having several seasons of NHL under his belt.
He should be fighting for a spot just like any other hopeful or journeyman, but odds are he'll look to return to Russia. I'm fine with just letting him loose.
He should be fighting for a spot just like any other hopeful or journeyman, but odds are he'll look to return to Russia. I'm fine with just letting him loose.
Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin are set to pass a sweeping law making if far more difficult for military-aged males to avoid conscription and being shipped to the Ukraine front.
A word of advice for Kravtsov. Better stay in VanCity and work hard on your game this off-season. Vitali.
A word of advice for Kravtsov. Better stay in VanCity and work hard on your game this off-season. Vitali.
Barring him signing a 2 way deal I don’t see Van even considering bringing him back. No point.
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Probably have other options to use the contract slot on. Or just keep it open for either waivers or ncaa free agent signing next season.
Zine
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Riiiiiiight.
None of this will affect hockey players, anyone of influence, or most anybody upper or upper-middle class.
Russia is like most places in that the poor/working class are the ones sent to die in wars.
No pro player ever fought in Afghanistan back in Soviet days, or Chechnya or Ukraine now.
Kravtsov will eventually end up in the KHL, imo. I dont think he has the work ethic to improve his game.
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He should be starting a strength and conditioning coach TODAY - and a chef, dietician or whatever these athletes use today to get the proper nutrition.
Maximize your potential.
If you take a month off and start your usual routine... you didn't adapt. I think Kravtsov is an example of this but just speculating based on comments and quotes that have surfaced the last couple years.
Maximize your potential.
If you take a month off and start your usual routine... you didn't adapt. I think Kravtsov is an example of this but just speculating based on comments and quotes that have surfaced the last couple years.
Ivan Fedotov Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com
Statistics of Ivan Fedotov, a hockey player from Lappeenranta, Finland born Nov 28 1996 who was active from 2013 to 2025.
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This guy would say that you're being a bit naïve.
Zine
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I said nothing about idiots like Fedotov who break the law.
He was caught with a fake military ID/deferment; his lawyer never even contested it.
Even so, here he is doing his military service. A war is occuring and Fedotov is playing for some navy team in St.Petersburg. lol
There's not a chance in hell any privileged hockey player is gonna go to Ukraine.
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