Vladislav Gavrikov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Rangers Need Will Borgen to Prove 2024-25 Was Not a Fluke

The New York Rangers made big changes on defense this offseason as they signed Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-season contract and traded K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Scott Morrow and multiple draft picks.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 1

Vladislav Gavrikov ‘massive upgrade’ on Rangers defense corps, former NHL enforcer believes

Count John Scott as a big fan of what the New York Rangers accomplished this offseason. The former NHL enforcer believes the Rangers vastly improved their defense corps with two major moves — trading K’Andre Miller and signing free-agent Vladislav Gavrikov.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 28

Adrian Kempe extension reportedly could come in around $9 million

Eric Stephens of The Athletic: (mailbag) Anaheim Ducks defensemen Jacob Trouba and Radko Gudas are entering the final years of their contract. If the Ducks are in playoff contention, it’s unlikely that they would move either, unless either player wants to be moved.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Rangers News & Rumors: Fox, Gavrikov, Boyko, Garand

The New York Rangers are hoping they can find a way to make it back to the playoffs after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, and they have been filling out their roster in a way that proves they’re trying to do that.

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New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 29

NHL players who will send their GM a 'thank you' card next summer

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Rangers’ Offseason Remains Incomplete Despite Addressing Big Need With Gavrikov Signing

For months, the New York Rangers have been changing the makeup of their roster. It started with the Jacob Trouba trade in December, followed by a series of other pre-trade deadline moves, including trading for J.T.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

The Case Against the Rangers Pairing Gavrikov With Fox

The New York Rangers made a major commitment to Vladislav Gavrikov this summer when they signed him to a seven-year, $48.95 million contract that carries an average annual value of $6,992,857.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16

Fresh faces: Five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team

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New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 5

Grading Vladislav Gavrikov’s 7-year, $49 million contract with Rangers

The New York Rangers signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year contract as free agency opened on Tuesday. Gavrikov is turning 30 years old in November, and his contract carries a $7 million cap hit.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark this offseason

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason

There is still time for these teams to change their offseason, and one big trade can still impact things, but through the first week, these teams have dropped the ball. So far.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Rangers News & Rumors: Gavrikov, K’Andre Miller Trade, Raddysh, Cuylle

The New York Rangers are hoping to get back into the playoffs next season after a disappointing 2024-25 season, and have been active since free agency opened up this summer.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Evaluating Rangers’ Defense After Gavrikov Signing & Miller Trade

The New York Rangers made two big moves on defense as they signed lefty Vladislav Gavrikov, and traded lefty K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defense prospect Scott Morrow, a first-round pick and a second-round pick.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Rangers GM makes ‘thrilled’ admission on Vladislav Gavrikov signing

The New York Rangers pulled the trigger on an intriguing free agency signing earlier this week as Vladislav Gavrikov is joining the team. Gavrikov has been in the NHL since 2019, and he has played for two teams so far.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Grading the Rangers’ Trade of K’Andre Miller to the Hurricanes

The New York Rangers continue to drastically change their roster. After signing Vladislav Gavrikov to a 7-year, $49 million contract, which should improve their blue line, it also put an end to K’Andre Miller’s time as a Ranger.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Hurricanes Acquire K’Andre Miller in Sign-and-Trade with Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes shocked the NHL world by adding a player to their blue line; however, it wasn’t a free agent signing. While Vladislav Gavrikov was on the market before signing with the New York Rangers, it seemed like the Carolina Hurricanes were possibly in on him.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

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The NHL's free-agent signing period officially opened on Tuesday, and a lot of teams did really well to make themselves better.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Rangers sign Vladislav Gavrikov to seven-year, $49-million contract

Vladislav Gavrikov is headed to Broadway as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the New York Rangers have signed the unrestricted free agent defenseman to a seven-year contract worth $7 million per season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Vladislav Gavrikov Signs with Rangers, K’Andre Miller Being Traded

Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov has signed with the New York Rangers. Pierre LeBrun confirmed the deal, and Elliotte Friedman reports that the deal is $7 million per season for seven years.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Rangers to sign Vladislav Gavrikov to seven-year contract

As expected, the New York Rangers are finalizing a contract for unrestricted free agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / June 27

Free Agent Target: Vladislav Gavrikov is the perfect left-shot defenceman for the Flames’ roster

If the Calgary Flames want to make the post-season in 2025-26, they’ll need to drastically improve their defence core. This is Free Agent Targets, where we look at players the Flames could target when free agency opens on July 1.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Cap Crunch Threatens Rangers’ Pursuit of LA Kings Pending Free Agent

With the July 1 free agency window approaching, speculation continues to ramp up around Vladislav Gavrikov’s next destination and a potential move to the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

Rangers Among Vladislav Gavrikov’s Preferred Destinations

If Vladislav Gavrikov reaches the open market next week, there will be a high level of mutual interest between him and the Rangers. His preference remains to iron out an extension with the Kings, but if he’s unable to do so, New York is on a “short list of teams he is interested in joining,” writes David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Gavrikov Drawing Free Agent Interest After Career Year — Could Rangers Overpay?

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov is on track to become one of the more sought-after names on the 2025 NHL free agent market. The New York Rangers are reportedly among the frontrunners for his services, but they won’t be the only team that picks up the phone to see what his team is looking for on July 1.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

3 best Vladislav Gavrikov destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

For a fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings lost in the first round to the Edmonton Oilers. They have already made offseason moves, as the Kings have brought in Ken Holland as the new GM.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 18

If Vladislav Gavrikov hangs up, who could the LA Kings call?

Mid-May feels far too early to discuss potential acquisitions for the LA Kings, but alas, the offseason is well underway in LA. New General Manager Ken Holland is officially in, and before you know it, we’ll be approaching the NHL Draft and then Free Agency.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25

Top free-agent defensemen after Jakob Chychrun extension

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 5

Vladislav Gavrikov on his time with the LA Kings and contract goals

In a conversation with pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) Vladislav Gavrikov, the LA Kings defenseman spoke about his experience in the City of Angels, his on-ice partnership with Mikey Anderson, and his thoughts on his upcoming contract.