In some relatively expected news, the Rangers confirmed that Vitali Kravtsov will not be recalled from the KHL this season, and will be staying in Russia. He will play the full season there before the Rangers make any decisions. This is something that had been rumored, but now officially confirmed. As per usual, I have thoughts.
1. This is the best plan for Kravtsov. He had a really rough season as a 19 year old playing in a foreign country last year. He needed a year to get his game back together and regain confidence.