If only it were that simple.
Scanning TSN’s recently released list of the top 50 pending UFAs, I identified three left-side defensemen who I thought might be attractive to our Pens.
Vladislav Gavrikov
Since being dealt from the Blue Jackets to the Kings at the 2023 deadline, Gavrikov has continued to evolve into a really solid all-around defenseman. He’s got excellent size at 6’3” 220 pounds (same as Conor Timmins) and actually shares some of the same attributes. While not a crusher, he’ll assert himself physically as the need arises.