The man he targeted to do both was L.A. Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. According to a report, Drury and Gavrikov agreed to a seven-year deal that, according to LeBrun, carries an annual average value of $7 million.

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

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 now off the board and heads to Broadway.