Vladislav Gavrikov
Defenseman · New York Rangers
2015 Draft, Rd 6 Pick 8 (#159) — Columbus Blue Jackets
Current Season
GP
82
Goals
14
Assists
21
Points
35
+/-
-8
S%
11.8%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$7.00M
Total Value
$49.00M
Expires
7 yrs · 2031-2032
Status
Then UFA
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Recent Stories
The pairing of Adam Fox and Vladislav Gavrikov has the kind of on-paper promise that makes coaches smile and rivals start circling. One guy brings the puck-moving polish, the other brings the heavier defensive bite, and that balance is exactly why this duo is worth watching closely. The question is whether the fit holds when shifts get messy, matchups get hard, and the game turns into a grind. That is where the pretty talk ends and the real evaluation begins.
Vladislav Gavrikov’s report card is the kind of file front offices love and fans usually skip until the offseason gets hot. The Rangers brought him in to steady the back end, and this breakdown digs into whether the fit has been as clean as it looked on paper. In a league where one quiet defenseman can change everything from zone exits to penalty-kill trust, the details around Gavrikov matter more than the box score.