Kirill Kudryavtsev Aims for Full-Time NHL Role After Injury

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kirill Kudryavtsev is eyeing a full-time NHL roster spot after recording his first two career assists last season. The 22-year-old opened up about overcoming a challenging two-month injury absence that sidelined him last year. Working closely with head coach Manny Malhotra, Kudryavtsev spent the off-season improving his shot and overall game to become a more threatening presence from the blue line and secure his spot for the upcoming campaign.