There was widespread belief that the New York Rangers would sign Vladislav Gavrikov, but the contract looks like a steal.

The Rangers signed Vladislav Gavrikov earlier this week, and general manager Chris Drury is feeling good about it.

The New York Rangers have signed 29-year-old defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year contract with a $7 million annual cap hit. The top defenseman available is off the board and heading to Broadway.