Predators sign KHL star Vitali Pinchuk for 2026-27

Field Level Media|published: 04/27/2026, 1:23pm EDT

Dec 5, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Nashville Predators logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Nashville Predators signed forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, entry-level deal for the 2026-27 season on Monday.

The 24-year-old Belarus native finished third in the KHL in goals (31) and tied for sixth in points (66) in 2025-26.

New guy in gold ??

We've signed forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season.

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— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) April 27, 2026

Pinchuk played in 65 games for Dinamo Minsk this season and was selected to his third KHL All-Star Game.

The 6-foot-3, 203-pound center has 145 points (73 goals, 72 assists) in 252 career games with Dinamo Minsk since 2020.

--Field Level Media