In an interview with Russian news outlet Sport Express, Vitali Kravtsov opened up on his experience in North America, his return to Russia and his future.
About going to Hartford: “They told me playing 6 minutes on the 4th line was not good for my development and they wanted me to play in Hartford to get better. It sounds like a generic answer you get from coaches”
On physical testing: “They told me my heart rate was too low during the tests. Most athletes hit 180 beats per minute, but for me it was difficult to reach that mark.