With their first selection in the 2018 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers have selected Vitali Kravtsov with the ninth overall pick.
Our very own Alex and Tobias did an excellent job of outlining Kravtsov’s skill set and have characterized him as a difficult player to handle in transition. To view the full draft profile on Kravtsov, click here.
Russian winger Kravtsov uses size, soft hands and strong wheels to contribute offense in a variety of ways. He’s a difficult guy to handle in transition, capable of aggressively dangling opposing defensemen one-on-one or setting-up team-mates at speed.