Vitali Pinchuk

May 2026 – The Predators signed Pinchuk in late April to a one-year ELC worth just over $1M. He posted 31 goals and 66 points in 65 contests for Dinamo Minsk, one of just nine players in the KHL to post more than a point-per-game average. He has good size, is a gifted sniper and has a defensive conscience. However, he is not very physical. At all. Credited with just six Hits in 65 games, Nashville fans (and fantasy owners) may find him too soft for the NHL game. By no means is he a slam dunk. As a comparable, in his final year in the KHL, Andrei Kuzmenko scored 45 goals and had 18 Hits – better goals, and more Hits. And look where that got him. – Dobber

November 2025 – Is Vitali Pinchuk the next sought-after free agent from the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) to make the move to North America? Pinchuk is a free-agent center/winger with skill and offensive capability, and should be on your fantasy radar should he sign with an NHL team in the future.

An intriguing forward with top-six upside who excels in transition and creates offense off the rush, setting up teammates or finishing plays. The 23-year-old Pinchuk projects as a dynasty stash who can contribute to the power play and provide solid secondary scoring. To fully reach his potential in North America, he will need to adapt to the style of play, become more consistent, and improve his defense while improving his overall strength. Could he be the next Kirill Marchenko? Time will tell. Put him on your dynasty league watch list or add him and stash him if your league allows free agent additions during the season. Mark Henry