Posts About "Vitali Kravtsov"
Rangers Have Some Strong, Young Prospects in the Pipeline
October 17th, 2020 The New York Rangers will once again enter the season as one of the youngest teams in the National Hockey League, if not the youngest, by time the 2020-21 rosters are finalized. The organization also secured nine players from the 2020 Entry Draft earlier this month to fortify their pipeline of young talent. The results of...
Prospects News & Rumors: Kravtsov, Hagel & Cooley
October 1st, 2020 It has been a busy week so far for National Hockey League prospects. A top-10 pick of the New York Rangers' hot start has been cooled off due to injury. The Chicago Blackhawks have loaned another prospect to Europe. Finally, the Nashville Predators add another goaltender to the pipeline. Bad News for Kravtsov The future is...
Rangers Top Prospect Kravtsov Thriving With Traktor
September 30th, 2020 Vitali Kravtsov has used the COVID-19 shutdown as a time to make significant improvements to his game. He's skating better, generating more shots on goal and scoring at a pretty high pace. Kravtsov already has as many goals in 11 games this season in the KHL than he did in 39 games in the AHL before the shutdown. Related: Mike...
Prospects News & Rumors: Caufield, Kravtsov, Askarov & Blomqvist
September 21st, 2020 One of the top American goal scorers yet to sign a National Hockey League contract is rumored to be looking to play in Europe. Also, two young stars, one drafted and one soon-to-be drafted, are off to great starts playing in Russia. Finally, we will look at one of the best goaltending prospects heading into next month’s...
Prospects News & Rumors: Kravtsov, Vejdemo, AHL & Mukhamadullin
September 7th, 2020 There was plenty of National Hockey League prospect news over the weekend. One top draft pick scored a goal as his season began and another European player will start the season in his home country. Also, the shuffling in the American Hockey League (AHL) might be just about over. Kravtsov Scores as KHL Season Begins The...
Prospects News & Rumors: Kravtsov, Wahlstrom, Söderström & More
September 1st, 2020 Four more National Hockey League prospects are planning on playing in Europe; two in Russia and two in Sweden. Also, an undrafted free agent gets a new contract after a successful first professional season. Finally, we take a look at the son of a two-time Stanley Cup champion. Two Prospects Remain in Russia Two potential...
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canucks, Canadiens, Devils, More
June 24th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, the New York Rangers have a prospect making his way back to the team in an effort to be ready for the restart of the season. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks have settled on their recall list for the playoffs. Are the Montreal Canadiens considering a move for Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson? Finally, who else...
Rangers Have Real Trouble Drafting in the Top 10
May 30th, 2020 The New York Rangers have high hopes and big plans for Kaapo Kakko, the Finnish forward who they were more than happy to take with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. There's a long way to go for the 19-year-old after an up-and-down rookie season, but the Rangers are confident Kakko will develop into a top offensive player....
Re-Signing Fast Should Give Rangers Pause
March 4th, 2020 The New York Rangers' trade of defenseman Brady Skjei just before the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline was met with what seemed to be nearly as much fanfare as the long-term signing of star forward Chris Kreider hours earlier. The front office's ability to improve the club's salary cap situation by moving Skjei while not compromising the...
Rangers Should Be Worried About Kravtsov
January 11th, 2020 Amidst the encouraging rebuild occurring at Madison Square Garden, with one of the NHL's youngest teams showing some signs that a bright future might exist just a few seasons from now, the New York Rangers are also faced with stark reminders of how difficult and precarious it can be to tear a roster down and start practically from...
Rangers' 2018 Draft Class Update
December 24th, 2019 The New York Rangers have one of the most memorable prospect pools in team history because of general manager Jeff Gorton’s willingness to sell veteran assets. Ever since the letter sent to the fans in Feb. 2018, the Blueshirts have stockpiled a considerable number of talented prospects and draft picks. The Rangers’ rebuild is only...
Weekly Prospect Report: Tynan, World Juniors, Kravtsov, Lambert & More
December 16th, 2019 Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: McMichael, Lundkvist,...
Vitali Kravtsov Returns to North America Following KHL Stint
December 13th, 2019 The saga of Vitali Kravtsov has met yet another stopping point. The New York Rangers' coveted prospect will be returning to North America following a six-week grace period with the Kontinental Hockey League. The 19-year-old Russian will report to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League and look to refine his game before...
