Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast– Goodbye, Gabby on the Columbus Blue Jackets pending UFA defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.
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Marek: “Vladislav Gavrikov and his $2.8 million agreement is a very easy include for any kind of group that requires a defenseman. I assume Columbus’ choice is to maintainGavrikov Like I assume they have actually most likely mosted likely to him to see if there’s any kind of means that they could use him something that would certainly enable him to remain. Don’ t assume that’s mosting likely to occur.
There’s a variety of teams, and we consider Edmonton absolutely, right out of eviction. But as we discussed on Saturday, it seems like Columbus is most likely trying to find something along the lines of a David Savard offer if they can obtain it. That’s a very first and a 3rd.
And we might take a look at that and claim, wow that’s a whole lot, however we claimed that’s a whole lot forDavid Savard We claimed that’s a whole lot regardingBen Chairot But those are simply the costs you pay come profession due date time for defensemen.”
Friedman: “Yes, those are. I think it’s kind of wise for Columbus here to let teams talk to him to see if they can sign him. Someone was saying to me the defense market this offseason, at least from unrestricted free agency, it’s not very deep.”
Marek: “Matt Dumba.”
Friedman: “There’sDumba There’s (Damon)Severson The gamer we’re speaking about,Gavrikov But it’s not deep so it makes good sense for Columbus to enable teams to do this.
I had some Leafs followers sending me keeps in mind claiming, are you certain we’re in onGavrikov Like I assume eventually this year Toronto has actually called around like every possible defenseman. We have actually spoken about Ottawa has actually called around every possible defenseman. We all recognize that.
Edmonton has actually called around regarding every possible defenseman. We sort of all recognize that. Although that’s reduced reason they’re working out.
I assume the Leafs have actually called about on nearly every defenseman. I do not always assume that suggests they recognize what they’re mosting likely to do or that it’s mosting likely to be, however they have actually made their phone calls. And I still assume they’re mosting likely to do an onward also. I assume they’re mosting likely to attempt to do both.
But Gavrikov’s an excellent gamer and I assume it’s a wise action by Columbus to claim, alright, if it enhances our supply or our return, sure, we’ll allow individuals talk with him.”
Marek: “You recognize which various other defensemen are offered this offseason?
Friedman: “Which ones?”
Marek: “All of Washington’s, well except for John Carlson. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if Erik Gustafsson, I don’t know how quickly, but I would imagine Washington would want to re-up with Gustafsson.”
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