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The Kings lost him for nothing, and now Vladislav Gavrikov returns to L.A. as the Rangers’ new defensive anchor

Jonathan Quick is getting his fair share of attention for his return to Los Angeles, for what could be the final time of his career, but Vladislav Gavrikov is also making his return to Hollywood for the first time since his former team lost him for nothing. Gavrikov signed a seven-year, $49 million deal with the Blueshirts at the beginning of free agency, and thus far the move has worked out pretty perfectly. It's been a down year for the New York Rangers, but Gavrikov has been exactly what the team has needed, while also doing things that couldn't have been anticipated.