LD Vladislav Gavrikov (2015, 159th, CBJ)

[Maylo]

Because SKA, who have plenty of money, want to be on good terms with him if his NA career doesn't work out. If you can keep the player happy why not do it. Why would he take a pay cut mid-season when he's having a career year?

Ah, ok. So it was like - "Can i get a raise because me and my wife are going to live on ELC money for next 2 years"?

 

[Caser]

Looks like he suddenly found out that scoring goals can be fun too.

 

[Caser]

 

[Caser]

Scored a PP goal in a KHL play-off game today:

 

[Caser]

Released from his KHL contract, so he could join CBJ in playoffs.

 

[stevo61]

Does signing the contract now burn off a year of his entry level deal since its already the playoffs? Depth is good but unless Harrington plays a stinker he wont get in

 

[Caser]

 

[Bologna 1]

How good is this guy?

 

[Tryamkin]

How good is this guy?

He should step in as a nice second pairing guy. Don’t expect too much production, but will boost the defence for sure.

 

[WTFMAN99]

I really wanted him in his draft year as a 5th-7th rounder, I liked what I saw internationally. I am curious how he does in the NHL.

 

[Caser]

Suddenly he doesn't need a translator.

 

[Caser]

 

[Atas2000]

Thread can be closed IMO. He will be a roster player going forward.

 

[Tryamkin]

Thread can be closed IMO. He will be a roster player going forward.

He hasn’t even played an NHL regular season game yet. The discussion will continue into his rookie year.

 

[wings5]

Thread can be closed IMO. He will be a roster player going forward.

It can be closed when he has surpassed a certain amount of NHL games, he might still be rotated among the Blue Jackets other defenders and their season might be done soon.

 

[Son of Petter]

I thought he was pretty good in his first NHL action.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Frankly looked like the Jackets best defenseman out there. He's big, responsible and can skate. I have a feeling he's going to be better than good.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Frankly looked like the Jackets best defenseman out there. He's big, responsible and can skate. I have a feeling he's going to be better than good.

He won't be better, than Jones, but there is a good chance, he'll be better, than Werenski and others.

 

[JadedRandom]

He won't be better, than Jones, but there is a good chance, he'll be better, than Werenski and others.

I'm not ready to say he'll be better than Werenski, but Gavrikov was the best D-man playing outside of the NHL until he came to Columbus and his play has solidified my belief that he'll be a pretty good one for the Blue Jackets.

With Gavrikov's arrival the Blue Jackets' defense could be amongst the best in the league next season.

Werenski - Jones¸
Gavrikov - Nutivaara
Murray - Savard
Kukan

That's a lot of depth and top-end talent and, to booth, the oldest of them is Savard who'll only be 29 next year, so Columbus should be good for the next little while.

 

[wings5]

How is Gavrikov looking so far this season?

 

[EXTRAS]

How is Gavrikov looking so far this season?

Bad

 

[greasysnapper]

Bad

I think he's looked good, with some noticeable growing pains and a few lazy moments that I am sure will be righted under Torts. What's funny is I didn't see much of those in the playoffs, but this season it's a bit more highlighted. He's a smart player. He's played like a bottom pairing defender but you can totally see the potential, especially in the Hawks game I saw. He was very good.

 

[majormajor]

How is Gavrikov looking so far this season?

Bad

I think he's looked good, with some noticeable growing pains and a few lazy moments that I am sure will be righted under Torts. What's funny is I didn't see much of those in the playoffs, but this season it's a bit more highlighted. He's a smart player. He's played like a bottom pairing defender but you can totally see the potential, especially in the Hawks game I saw. He was very good.

The consensus among Jackets fans is that Gavrikov has been excellent defensively. I'd say he's right up there with Savard and Jones in terms of defensive play. Looks like Gavrikov will be a top of the line shutdown defender with decent puck moving ability.

 

[S1N4TR4]

The consensus among Jackets fans is that Gavrikov has been excellent defensively. I'd say he's right up there with Savard and Jones in terms of defensive play. Looks like Gavrikov will be a top of the line shutdown defender with decent puck moving ability.

I just don't see this. There's no way Gav is even close to Seth in terms of defensive ability. Savard, sure. #3? no way. I see Gavrikov's potential being no more than a 2nd pairing defenseman with very minimal offensive output.

we'll just have to agree to disagree, major and that's okay I respect your opinions!

 

[majormajor]

I just don't see this. There's no way Gav is even close to Seth in terms of defensive ability. Savard, sure. #3? no way. I see Gavrikov's potential being no more than a 2nd pairing defenseman with very minimal offensive output.

we'll just have to agree to disagree, major and that's okay I respect your opinions!

I agree that he's probably not going to be more than a 2nd pairing guy, because he lacks the offensive instincts. But on defensive ability alone I think we have a special player in Gavrikov.