Edmonton has released Virtanen from his professional tryout agreement, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.
Virtanen secured a professional tryout agreement from Edmonton on Monday.
Virtanen agreed to terms on a one-year contract with KHL club Spartak Moscow on Tuesday.
The Canucks placed Virtanen on unconditional waivers Sunday for the purposes of buying him out, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Virtanen has been placed on leave by the Canucks following allegations of off-ice misconduct.
Virtanen was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Sunday, NHL.com reports.
Virtanen was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Tuesday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.
Virtanen missed Tuesday's practice with a non-COVID-19 illness.
Virtanen scored a goal on his only shot and had two blocks in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Montreal.
Virtanen has just one goal and zero assists through 21 contests.