LD Vladislav Gavrikov (2015, 159th, CBJ)

[CBJWerenski8]

As I said in the CBJ forums, I don't see him coming over. If he wanted to, he could have tried to negotiate to spend 1 year in Russia for SKA/Lokomotiv to play in the Olympics, finish out the year there, and come over next year. He signed an additional year after this year. I get it, but I don't count on him coming over.

 

[Kshahdoo]

As I said in the CBJ forums, I don't see him coming over. If he wanted to, he could have tried to negotiate to spend 1 year in Russia for SKA/Lokomotiv to play in the Olympics, finish out the year there, and come over next year. He signed an additional year after this year. I get it, but I don't count on him coming over.

I doubt, SKA would have signed him just for one year. And it looks like Columbus management didn't promise him anything. When this contract expires, he'll have a much stronger position in negotiations with Columbus. I see something similar to Panarin's or Tryamkin's contract with back to the KHL clause.

 

[Caser]

Portzline sounds quite confident about him though:

 

[mikeyp24]

As I said in the CBJ forums, I don't see him coming over. If he wanted to, he could have tried to negotiate to spend 1 year in Russia for SKA/Lokomotiv to play in the Olympics, finish out the year there, and come over next year. He signed an additional year after this year. I get it, but I don't count on him coming over.

The team he plays for paid millions to get him and weren't going to pay that to only have 1 year. He decided to stay there because the CBJ only offered him a roster spot not a starting spot and he wanted to play for russia. He will be here the second it's allowed in a top 4 spot.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I doubt, SKA would have signed him just for one year. And it looks like Columbus management didn't promise him anything. When this contract expires, he'll have a much stronger position in negotiations with Columbus. I see something similar to Panarin's or Tryamkin's contract with back to the KHL clause.

I understand. I just think if he was serious about an NHL deal he would have stayed put with his former KHL team and signed a 1 year deal. I could be wrong, Portzline seems quite confident he'll come over, but I am making no reservations on having him in 2 years.

The team he plays for paid millions to get him and weren't going to pay that to only have 1 year. He decided to stay there because the CBJ only offered him a roster spot not a starting spot and he wanted to play for russia. He will be here the second it's allowed in a top 4 spot.

In 2 years we'll have Werenski, Jones, Murray (hopefully) in our top 4. With potentially Savard, Carlsson, and who knows what else on the roster behind him. He could have had a much easier time beating out Jack Johnson for his top 4 spot than what we'll have in 2 years. We'll see. Once again, I make no reservations of him coming over.

 

[mikeyp24]

I understand. I just think if he was serious about an NHL deal he would have stayed put with his former KHL team and signed a 1 year deal. I could be wrong, Portzline seems quite confident he'll come over, but I am making no reservations on having him in 2 years.



In 2 years we'll have Werenski, Jones, Murray (hopefully) in our top 4. With potentially Savard, Carlsson, and who knows what else on the roster behind him. He could have had a much easier time beating out Jack Johnson for his top 4 spot than what we'll have in 2 years. We'll see. Once again, I make no reservations of him coming over.

My thinking is Jones and Z are obviously here. Murray likely and I'd prefer him here. So thats 3 of 6 with Nuti/Carlson/Kukan/Savard to fill 3 spots. If Gavrikov comes over he fits in that 4 at worst bottom pair but I don't see that happening. That leaves 2 spots with those 4 guys. Kukan can play 6th fine and the other 3 have great value. Obviously don't trade all 3 but trading 1 or 2 with a Milano or Jenner or even Wennberg for an upgrade works perfectly.

 

[CBJx614]

If he is coming over, you never know with Russians.

His agent said that he had achieved his goal of winning a Olympic gold(which is part of why he stayed) . My bet is his next goal is the cup. Jarmo seemed pretty confident he would come over, he'll be a little older and won't have the threat of possibly having to play in the AHL. By the time he comes to NA he should be a full time top 4 Dman.

 

[Caser]

 

[thebus88]

Serious question, is Gavrikov 1 of the most "underrated", or at the very least, 1 of the most "non-talked about" prospects in relation to his NHL potential?

As a CBJ fan, the dude looks like the absolute "real deal".

I guess the only question is if he comes over to NA. Do any Russian posters here have any insight on if he plans on coming over or not?

I believe he is signed over there for 1 more yr.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Serious question, is Gavrikov 1 of the most "underrated", or at the very least, 1 of the most "non-talked about" prospects in relation to his NHL potential?

As a CBJ fan, the dude looks like the absolute "real deal".

I guess the only question is if he comes over to NA. Do any Russian posters here have any insight on if he plans on coming over or not?

I believe he is signed over there for 1 more yr.

I think, he will come. There is nothing to plove in the KHL for him, only money.

 

[37 others]

Who (in the NHL) does he compare to?

 

[mikeyp24]

Serious question, is Gavrikov 1 of the most "underrated", or at the very least, 1 of the most "non-talked about" prospects in relation to his NHL potential?

As a CBJ fan, the dude looks like the absolute "real deal".

I guess the only question is if he comes over to NA. Do any Russian posters here have any insight on if he plans on coming over or not?

I believe he is signed over there for 1 more yr.

As the CBJ fan who has posted about this guy non stop since literally the seventh round he was picked I will do my best to answer your questions.

#1 I honestly believe he is the most underrated prospect on this site. I've seen combos of people claiming he's a no one and they never heard of him to people offering their garbage 7th round guys for him as a change of scenery like I didn't know the stud I had on my team. Honestly I might make a poll to say DO you know him and then ask for an opinion if yes to see just how underrated he is.

#2 Extremely likey a CBJ starting off the 19/20 season. He was offered a spot here with the jacket but not a starter. A top team traded for his rights there so he was guaranteed top 4 minutes and money he wouldn' get here PLUS he really wanted to play the Olympics. Simce the team paid so much for his rights the lowest term they offered was years meaning to play in the Olympics he had to stay an extra year. When he comes over I see him instantly being our #3.

 

[Caser]

 

[mikeyp24]

Favorite prospect in years.

 

[Caser]

 

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[Theo Von]

I know +/- isn’t the end all be all but...

Gavrikov has a career +60 plus minus in the KHL and he’s still only 22 years old. Goodness.​

 

[SoundAndFury]

He signed a new contract until the end of the season yesterday (in other words, got a raise) which basically confirms he is going to NHL afterward.

 

[Caser]

Scored Vs. Team Sweden at the Channel One Cup.

 

[Caser]

Scored Vs. Team Finalnd

 

[MaxV]

Gavrikov the sniper.

 

[Jovavic]

Is offense something he's been working on? On the front page of this thread some of the first posts from almost 4 years ago were about how polishef his defensive game was compared to his peers, but that his offense was a shortcoming.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Is offense something he's been working on? On the front page of this thread some of the first posts from almost 4 years ago were about how polishef his defensive game was compared to his peers, but that his offense was a shortcoming.

He's getting better and better, but I think, Columbus will need his defensive prowess above all.

 

[Maylo]

He signed a new contract until the end of the season yesterday (in other words, got a raise) which basically confirms he is going to NHL afterward.

Just curiuos why do you think it's raise, and not a paycut? I mean if he won't re-sign, why pay him more?

 

[SoundAndFury]

Just curiuos why do you think it's raise, and not a paycut? I mean if he won't re-sign, why pay him more?

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?