The New York Rangers could trade K'Andre Miller out of the conference and to the West Coast. That is, if the Los Angeles Kings cannot find a way to sign Vladislav Gavrikov who is a pending UFA and could be asking upwards of $8.5 million for his next contract per James Mirtle of The Athletic.![K'Andre Miller]()
The New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings could make a trade happen, as they could find themselves with a rental in place of K'Andre Miller for 2025-26.
Miller, who is an RFA, has yet to sign a new contract with GM Chris Drury and the New York Rangers. As the clock ticks, time winds down on his RFA status and could become a UFA if he isn't traded or receives a qualifying offer.
That rental could be Vladislav Gavrikov, who is a two-way defenseman from the Los Angeles Kings.
Gavrikov's 2-year, $5.875 million contract expires at the end of this season, which would mean that if a trade were to happen, it'd have to be a sign and trade, or the Rangers would have to get him an extension ASAP.
In 82 games with the Kings, he scored a total of 30 points (5-25) and could get a pay raise with the Rangers or the Kings, depending on who he signs with first.
Per AFP Analytics, Gavrikov's contract projection is a seven-year deal with a cap hit of $7.6 million, which would coincide at least with the term discussed before Holland took over
The Kings' defenseman has proven to be a reliable blueliner and could be another player the Rangers take a serious look at in order to improve the defensive depth in New York.
Gavrikov is ready for a top role in New York and found himself playing alongside Drew Doughty in LA. Could he be the perfect partner for Adam Fox in New York?
