LD Vladislav Gavrikov (2015, 159th, CBJ)

[CBJWerenski8]

Gavrikov-Savard (Gav and Sav) are the most steady defensively reliable defensemen we have. Torts trusts these two a lot. This has been our best pairing in this early season.

Zero complaints with Gavrikov. Dude is solid and it’s afraid to try to pitch in offensively. He’s going to be a solid second pairing guy for years to come.

 

[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.

Solid as a rock

 

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[spintheblackcircle]

He's already good. He's got a great chance to be better than good

 

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[Merrrlin]

Incredible value @ 159.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Dude stepped right off the plane and was a top 4 defenseman. I don't think he has top pairing upside but he's such a solid plug and play 2nd pairing guy. Can do so many things defensively, and is growing up offensively.

 

[Cowumbus]

GWG tonight. Answered the phone.. it’s for you.

 

[ponder]

Caught most of the Jackets/Isles game tonight, thought Gavrikov looked real solid, as he has in every viewing I’ve had. Seems very reliable in his own end, few mistakes, good skater, not a big time hitter but uses his size effectively to win puck battles. Think there’s a decent amount of offensive potential there, could certainly see him being a 30 point guy in his prime. Looks well on his way to establishing himself as a solid 2nd pairing dman.

 

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[SoundAndFury]

I'm wondering what's his next contract going to be. I wonder if Gavrikov would take something like 7 x 4.75. Would be pretty insane value for Blue Jackets but, as this is his first real contract, Gavrikov might just take it if you front-load it.

 

[WannabeFinn]

I'm wondering what's his next contract going to be. I wonder if Gavrikov would take something like 7 x 4.75. Would be pretty insane value for Blue Jackets but, as this is his first real contract, Gavrikov might just take it if you front-load it.

I'm a huge fan of Gavrikov but jumping right into a massive contract like that makes me nervous.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I think, his next contract will be a bridge. Something like 8-9M/2 years.

 

[Monk]

I think, his next contract will be a bridge. Something like 8-9M/2 years.

That seems like an awful lot of $$$

 

[Breomike]

Looks rock solid out there.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I think, his next contract will be a bridge. Something like 8-9M/2 years.

That's probably a little rich for a bridge deal with limited leverage, it's basically in the AAV ballpark of his possible long-term contract. That's why it might be in the best interests for both sides just to go long term immediately. Especially considering Gavrikov probably didn't make that much money with SKA.

 

[Kshahdoo]

That seems like an awful lot of $$$

For a top4 defenseman it's not.

 

[Monk]

For a top4 defenseman it's not.

That would put him right around the top 5 highest paid D in the league. Sign him long term for less money and I'm a happy camper.

 

[Kshahdoo]

That would put him right around the top 5 highest paid D in the league. Sign him long term for less money and I'm a happy camper.

Well, it's 8-9M for 2 years, i.e. 4-4.5M/year.

 

[Son of Petter]

I think he’s saying paying him 4-4.5M/yr.

That would put him right around the top 5 highest paid D in the league. Sign him long term for less money and I'm a happy camper.

 

[Monk]

Well, it's 8-9M for 2 years, i.e. 4-4.5M/year.

That makes WAY more sense haha. I thought you meant 8-9 million PER YEAR.