Vladislav Gavrikov’s Rangers tenure hasn’t been what he expected, but he hasn’t given up on what it could be

Source: New York Post

When Vladislav Gavrikov inked a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Rangers as a free agent last summer, the veteran defenseman cited the club’s ability to compete for a Stanley Cup, an expanded role next to Adam Fox and his familiarity with two Russian Blueshirts as what drew him to New York. Access the Rangers beat like never before Get Mollie Walker’s text messages with the latest Rangers buzz and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. SIGN UP NOW Two months into the season, however, Fox was put on long-term injured reserve with an upper-body injury.