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 off the board and heading to Broadway.

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