With talks stalled, Vladislav Gavrikov's time with the Blue Jackets may be nearing its end if a new deal isn't reached before the trade deadline
Lacking a contract extension, the Blue Jackets appear poised to spin offbefore the NHL’s March 3 trade deadline rather than keeping a player they drafted, waited patiently to get from the Kontinental Hockey League and developed into a sturdy blue line stopper.
It’s a scenario the Blue Jackets have gone through before, so it shouldn’t be too surprising given the prior exits of Ryan Johansen, Josh Anderson and Pierre-Luc Dubois. All had contractual issues that ended with trades and Gavrikov, 27, is skating down the same path. “That’s part of the game, right?” he said when asked about the possibility of being traded. “It’s part of the business, so I’m ready for anything. You’ve got to stay a pro, right? And you’ve got to take what’s in front of you. … I have to not think about it so much. I’m just focused on my game and the team, so that’s it. There’s nothing I can change right now.
“I’ve said it so many times now,” Gavrikov said. “There are a lot of good things in my mind about the city and everything. I’ve talked a lot about it, so I don’t want to repeat myself.” Gavrikov’s agent, Dan Milstein, and Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen have a good relationship and neither says much publicly about negotiations. The two are currently at a standstill, however, after discussions last summer about an extension ended without an agreement.He’s just entering his NHL prime with 237 games to his credit and has proven himself as a strong defender with size, strength and underrated offensive skill.
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