Canucks coach Rick Tocchet expected Kravtsov to put in the work this summer. He didn\u0027t expect the Russian winger to bolt home
The restricted free agent reacted by reportedly agreeing Monday to sign a two-year Kontinental Hockey League contract with Chelyabinsk Traktor. He had played five seasons with the club in various Russian leagues.
Vancouver Canucks forward Vitali Kravtsov watches as Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander makes a pass in the first period at Rogers Arena March 4, 2023.Tocchet expected Kravtsov, who was limited to just two points in 16 games with the Canucks, to put in the work this summer. Not to bolt home.
He had allowed the winger to mesh into the lineup in an alignment with Podkolzin and Sheldon Dries. He even game him shifts with Elias Pettersson to get his offensive motor running.He has just got to understand,” said a frustrated Tocchet. “He has to show us he wants to play. He’s good kid, but I’m not sure he knows the work level yet.”Tocchet had him out in an overtime pairing with Podkolzin during a 5-4 shootout win over the Nashville Predators on March 6.
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