With the 9th pick #NYR have selected forward Vitali Kravtsov from Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL.
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— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 23, 2018
The New York Rangers selected the 18-year-old Russian Vitali Kravtsov with the ninth overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft.
With the ninth pick of the NHL Draft, the New York Rangers selected Vitali Kravtsov from the KHL ninth overall. Kravtsov is currently under contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk. Kravtsov, playing as an underage player in the KHL, recorded seven points in 35 games but also went on to record 11 points in 16 playoff games.