Major development in Red Wings acquiring $11,750,000 defenseman that could fix it all
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The Red Wings have been linked to multiple player's this upcoming offseason, and one specific veteran defensemen, Vladislav Garvikrov, has been a highlighted free agent who is suggested make his way into Detroit, per NHL insider, Max Bultman of The Athletic.
Gavrikov has played 427 games within his NHL career, sitting at 28 goals and 104 assists, concluding in the defenseman accumulating 132 points, with a plus/minus of +19.
He spent the beginning of his career with the Columbus Blue Jackets, making his way into their roster in the 2019/20 NHL season and being traded in 2022/23.
Garvikrov signed with the Los Angeles Kings on June 7, 2023, to a 2 year, $11.75 million contract with a cap hit of $5.875 per season, leaving the 29-year old to be available this upcoming offseason.
According to Red Wings reporter Max Bultman, Gavrikov to Detroit this off-season is making waves.
Red Wings reporter declares Vladislav Gavrikov will make his way to the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit is in dire need of strong competitors who are capable of bearing this organization to new extremes, an Gavrikov has been speculated to offer the team strength in areas the Red Wings Currently lack.
The Athletics' Max Bultman revealed:
«If the Red Wings are looking to add a physical, shutdown presence on the back end,» Bultman wrote, «Gavrikov is a name that makes a lot of sense.»
Bringing the veteran into Detroit would not only strengthen the team's depth on the blue line, but the 28-year old would also offer a stabilized partner for the organization's younger defensemen, such as Moritz Seider.
Bultman also noted, «It's the kind of move that could help the Red Wings take another meaningful step forward.»
Detroit's interest in the veteran comes from the team's general manager, Steve Yzerman, as he continues to strive for options that could bolster their roster without needing to remove key-players from their lineup.
Gavrikov has displayed that he thrives in a second-pairing role, while playing against top contenders and he can provide stability to the organization who has been lacking with consistency near the blue line.
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