Former Vancouver Canucks Players' KHL Status for the 2026-27 Season
The careers in the KHL and expectations for the 2026-27 season of former players who once wore the Vancouver Canucks jersey are discussed.
The situations of former players who previously wore the Vancouver Canucks jersey and continue their careers in international clubs are examined for the 2026-27 KHL season.
Vitali Kravtsov and Traktor Chelyabinsk
Vitali Kravtsov was transferred to Vancouver in 2023 and returned to the KHL the same season. Spending two seasons with Traktor Chelyabinsk, the player returned to North America for the 2025-26 season, playing 10 games for the Abbotsford Canucks.
Sheldon Rempal and Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Sheldon Rempal played a single game in a Canucks jersey during the 2021-22 season and delivered a successful performance in Abbotsford. Following stints with the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals, he headed to the KHL.
Tyler Graovac and HC Lada Togliatti
Tyler Graovac appeared in 22 matches in a Canucks jersey between 2019 and 2021. After transitioning to the KHL, he played for Dinamo Minsk, Vityaz, Admiral, Kunlun, and Lada Togliatti.
The Status of Josh Leivo and Nikolay Goldobin
Josh Leivo was traded to Vancouver in December 2018 and had the most productive period of his career during the 2019-20 season. Nikolay Goldobin joined the Canucks in 2017 and appeared in 114 matches.
Justin Bailey and Nikita Tryamkin
Justin Bailey spent time within the Canucks organization between 2019 and 2022 before signing with Barys Astana in the summer of 2026. Nikita Tryamkin continues his career with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg after spending two NHL seasons with the Canucks.