The Nashville Predators are going to add an elite goal scorer to their roster.
Vitali Pinchuk has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Predators, the team announced on Monday.
The 24-year-old has played the last six seasons with Minsk Dynamo of the KHL. During that time, he's potted 73 goals in 252 games, with 56 coming in the last two campaigns.
Last season, Pinchuk had a career-high 66 points (31 goals, 35 assists) in 65 games, and he also had a very strong 2024-25 with 43 points (25 goals, 18 assists) in 66 games.
Pinchuk previously spent one season in the OHL with the Kingston Frontenacs. In 54 games, he had 13 goals and 21 assists.
The Belarus centre was choosing between the Los Angeles Kings or Predators for his NHL destination, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
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