In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Erik Karlsson and the possibility of him being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins as he enters the final year of his contract.
The New York Rangers entered this season with an excellent top defense pair of Adam Fox and Vladislav Gavrikov, but it was unclear which other defensemen they could rely on.
What was once a weakness for the New York Rangers has now become a strength. That’s the defensive side of the ice for the team. In total, the Rangers, even though they finished as the third-worst team in the NHL in 2025-26, just allowed 686 high-danger chances, which was sixth-best in the NHL, according to Natural Stat Trick.
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The New York Rangers made a few key changes to their defense last offseason, including signing free agent Vladislav Gavrikov. Though the Rangers finished last in the Eastern Conference, he was a bright spot, providing steady play as many of their top players missed extended time with injuries or underperformed.
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.
Daily Faceoff: Muke Rupp on the New York Rangers and what might be in store for them. Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov could become a trade target. When Gavrikov signed his seven-year deal with the Rangers last offseason, he probably wasn’t thinking they would be going through a bit of retool this early into the contract.
The New York Rangers’ 2025-26 season has fallen apart, and as a result, much of the roster could be dismantled ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline.
The New York Rangers are in last place in the Eastern Conference, and general manager Chris Drury announced that the team will begin to retool its roster.
Major injuries have been piling up across the NHL this season. Some have been more impactful than others. How should general managers respond?
The New York Rangers persevered through their first game after losing Adam Fox to a long-term injury, defeating one of the league’s hottest teams, the Dallas Stars.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Vladislav Gavrikov scored on a rebound 69 seconds into overtime as the New York Rangers recorded a rare home win by beating the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Tuesday night.
While it's possible a few moves will still occur in NHL free agency, most of the major wheeling and dealing is on pause. Here's a look at five players who will benefit the most this season from moves made by general managers.
Let's take a look at the five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team.
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.
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.
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.
The New York Rangers kicked off free agency, signing defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year deal with a $7 million AAV. Shortly after the deal became official, reports indicated that the Rangers are trading defenseman K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The NHL's free-agent signing period officially opened on Tuesday, and a lot of teams did really well to make themselves better.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With San Jose and Chicago eliminated from postseason contention and many more to join them soon, here are the five most interesting defenseman who will hit the free-agent market.
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.
History could repeat itself next summer with the Los Angeles Kings organization.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov left Sunday night’s game against the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury. Gavrikov logged seven shifts and 6:36 minutes of ice time.
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