The man he targeted to do both was L.A. Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. According to a report, Drury and Gavrikov agreed to a seven-year deal that, according to LeBrun, carries an annual average value of $7 million.

The Rangers got their man by signing coveted free agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov out of Los Angeles shortly after the market opened at noon. The contract for the 29-year-old Russian, who is slated to become Adam Fox’s partner on what should be the club’s matchup pair,

The Rangers have added a huge piece to their revamped blueline, reaching an agreement with defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov on a seven-year deal.