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Rangers Sign Vladislav Gavrikov to Seven-Year, $49 Million Deal

Rangers secure a proven defenseman to strengthen their top pairing under tight salary-cap constraints.

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Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, right, controls the puck past Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Overview

  • Gavrikov’s contract carries an average annual value of $7 million and installs him alongside Adam Fox on the Rangers’ top defensive pairing.
  • Last season at five-on-five, Gavrikov ranked sixth among NHL defensemen in both goals-for percentage (59.2) and expected goals-for percentage (62.69).
  • The new deal will factor into potential offer-sheet negotiations for restricted free agent winger Will Cuylle.
  • General manager Chris Drury is evaluating cap ramifications as the team explores trade options for RFA defenseman K’Andre Miller.
  • Braden Schneider is slated to shift to his off side following labrum surgery and oversee the second pairing while Soucy, Vaakanainen and Robertson vie for the third-pairing spot.