Confirmed Signing with Link: [CLB] Columbus has signed Vladislav Gavrikov to 2 year ELC

[Kshahdoo]

Blue Jackets sign Vladislav Gavrikov

Let's see, what the best KHL defenseman can do in the NHL.

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[BM14]

Panarin says nyet.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Panarin says nyet.

Panarin says da.

 

[mikeyp24]

Jones, Werenski, Nutivaara, Murray, Savard, Gavrikov...

The rich get richer.

 

[LuckyBoeser]

Can someone tell me what we can expect from Gavrikov? What kind of player is he? What are his strengths and weaknesses?

 

[returnofthemack29]

Can someone tell me what we can expect from Gavrikov? What kind of player is he? What are his strengths and weaknesses?

Good defensively, not much offensively. I really like his hockey sense and positioning, not the fastest guy though. I think he tops out as a really solid #5.

 

[SI90]

I wanted the isles to draft him so bad. Reminds me so much of Hamonic.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Can someone tell me what we can expect from Gavrikov? What kind of player is he? What are his strengths and weaknesses?

He was named the best WJC defenseman while scored 0 points...

 

[Lays]

Can someone tell me what we can expect from Gavrikov? What kind of player is he? What are his strengths and weaknesses?

Shutdown Dman

Good defensively, not much offensively. I really like his hockey sense and positioning, not the fastest guy though. I think he tops out as a really solid #5.

i think he has higher potential than a #5. I think he could be a defensive top 4 D. Maybe pair him with a decent offensive oriented dman and you’d have a solid 2nd pair

 

[returnofthemack29]

Shutdown Dman

i think he has higher potential than a #5. I think he could be a defensive top 4 D. Maybe pair him with a decent offensive oriented dman and you’d have a solid 2nd pair

I think his lack of puck skills keeps him out of the top-4. He’s just not a guy that you want the puck anywhere around once you’re in your offensive zone. Probably wouldn’t look out of place as a #4 for a short stretch, if injuries hit.

 

[returnofthemack29]

He reminds me a lot of former Avalanche player Andrei Mironov. Mironov was a little better defensively at the same time, though. Both were touted for their stout defensive play, but both need a puck mover on their pair in order to be effective. When Mironov came over, he was expecting over 20 minutes a night in the NHL right off the bat and was having issues transitioning his defensive play to the smaller NHL ice. Once the Avs sent him down to the AHL to get better adjusted to the ice at a lower level, he completely mailed it in and pouted his way back to Russia. I hope Gavrikov doesn’t experience a similar fate. Unfortunately for guys like Gavrikov/Mironov, their games are growing less and less valuable in today’s fast-paced NHL.

 

[Kshahdoo]

He reminds me a lot of former Avalanche player Andrei Mironov. Mironov was a little better defensively at the same time, though. Both were touted for their stout defensive play, but both need a puck mover on their pair in order to be effective. When Mironov came over, he was expecting over 20 minutes a night in the NHL right off the bat and was having issues transitioning his defensive play to the smaller NHL ice. Once the Avs sent him down to the AHL to get better adjusted to the ice at a lower level, he completely mailed it in and pouted his way back to Russia. I hope Gavrikov doesn’t experience a similar fate. Unfortunately for guys like Gavrikov/Mironov, their games are growing less and less valuable in today’s fast-paced NHL.

Lol, Mironov never was better defensively, than Gavrikov. Not even close. And Gavrikov's puck handle skill is pretty good.

 

[returnofthemack29]

Lol, Mironov never was better defensively, than Gavrikov. Not even close. And Gavrikov's puck handle skill is pretty good.

At the same age, Mironov was. Gavrikov’s puck skills are ok for the KHL, but it’s about AHL/fringe NHL-level when compared to the NHL.

 

[Kshahdoo]

At the same age, Mironov was. Gavrikov’s puck skills are ok for the KHL, but it’s about AHL/fringe NHL-level when compared to the NHL.

Nah, Mironov always sucked defensively. His big hits didn't/doesn't make him anything special. Gavrikov has been a top Team Russia's defenseman for a few years now, Mironov always was like a bottom pair guy, when he was on the team.

While +/- isn't the best stat, it still can be pretty speaking sometimes. Mironov is -3 in 14 games, and Gavrikov is +16 in 17 games at WHCs. And Gavrikov always plays toughest minutes on Team Russia.

 

[mikeyp24]

Reading through this thread shows that 99% of posters dont know jack shit about Gavrikovs actual abilities.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Best prospect in the world according to one poster on these boards


Wish I could remember who made that ridiculous post.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Best prospect in the world according to one poster on these boards


Wish I could remember who made that ridiculous post.

Well, he's the best defensive defenseman outside the NHL for sure.

Still, I don't think, we'll see him in the next couple games, because he needs to get accustomed to the Jackets game and to NA life overall, and Tortorella hardly is going to fix, what hasn't been broken yet. But games will come, when Columbus defense get exposed, and then he'll start to play. How good? We shall see.

 

[Kipper933]

He'll be an interesting player to watch his adjustment to the league as he plays a very muted style (not a fantasy D, for sure).

Comparing him to Mironov is a weird one, Gavrikov has been noticeably better at every stage of their respective careers.

 

[HabsTown]

Best prospect in the world according to one poster on these boards


Wish I could remember who made that ridiculous post.

Remember that, that was something lol

 

[pled]

Jones, Werenski, Nutivaara, Murray, Savard, Gavrikov...

The rich get richer.

gotta protect 4 of those or let go one for 3 forward protected

Well, he's the best defensive defenseman outside the NHL for sure.

Still, I don't think, we'll see him in the next couple games, because he needs to get accustomed to the Jackets game and to NA life overall, and Tortorella hardly is going to fix, what hasn't been broken yet. But games will come, when Columbus defense get exposed, and then he'll start to play. How good? We shall see.

Murray and McQuaid are skating too so even if the 3rd pair broke down I am not sure if he plays over them. other than if he's super impressive in training

 

[SabresSharks]

I'll accept CBJ fans' opinion on this, but Torts surprised me by playing Texier with a playoff spot still up for grabs. That suggests he might do likewise in this series with the more experienced Gavrikov.

 

[pled]

I'll accept CBJ fans' opinion on this, but Torts surprised me by playing Texier with a playoff spot still up for grabs. That suggests he might do likewise in this series with the more experienced Gavrikov.

Texier played few ahl game and 2 nhl game before. it's a bit different he earned torts trust before the playoff. and he is still slide eligible too.

 

[WannabeFinn]

I'll accept CBJ fans' opinion on this, but Torts surprised me by playing Texier with a playoff spot still up for grabs. That suggests he might do likewise in this series with the more experienced Gavrikov.

Best players play. Very good chance that Gavrikov draws in over Harrington once he's with the team.

 

[SabresSharks]

Thanks, guys. Looking forward to hearing the cannon many times tonight.

 

[mikeyp24]

Best prospect in the world according to one poster on these boards


Wish I could remember who made that ridiculous post.

I 100% said D prospect so maybe you are thinking of me. But I never said best prospect in the world so you might mean someone else. But you wont find many higher on him then me.

gotta protect 4 of those or let go one for 3 forward protected



Murray and McQuaid are skating too so even if the 3rd pair broke down I am not sure if he plays over them. other than if he's super impressive in training

we can always just give up a 1st and prospect to keep them like with Vegas. Vegas wont fight a deal to force us to lose a player because that will put that GM in a place of no one wanting to deal with him.