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The unexpected making of Vladislav Gavrikov as a Rangers offensive weapon

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Walker, M. (2026, October 15). The unexpected making of Vladislav Gavrikov as a Rangers offensive weapon. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/sports/how-vladislav-gavrikov-emerged-as-rangers-offensive-weapon/

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Adam Fox, defenseman for the New York Rangers, praises Vladislav Gavrikov's unexpected offensive capabilities since joining the team. Initially acquired for his defensive skills, Gavrikov has become a key offensive player who excels at creating scoring opportunities and backdoor passes. Fox highlights Gavrikov’s intelligence in making plays and contributing to goals, noting their effective collaboration on the ice.

Written by AI on 2026-10-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Vladislav Gavrikov has emerged as an unexpected offensive weapon for the New York Rangers, surprising many after initially being acquired primarily for his defensive capabilities. His partner Adam Fox noted that while Gavrikov's shutdown defense was well-known, he also brings valuable offensive skills to the team. According to Fox, Gavrikov is adept at making plays and scoring goals, contributing significantly to the team's success in recent games, such as Tuesday’s win at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are now benefiting from both his defensive prowess and newfound offensive abilities on the ice.

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Mollie Walker

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The Rangers acquired Vladislav Gavrikov for his minutes-guzzling abilities and shutdown defenseman tendencies. asserted

Rangers → acquire → abilities

The borderline offensive weapon he’s become since his first season in New York, however, is an underrated bonus the Blueshirts are reaping. asserted

Blueshirts → become → York

“He was out west for a bit, so you don’t really get to watch those guys,” his D partner Adam Fox told Sports+ after Tuesday’s win at Madison Square Garden. asserted

partner → get → Garden

“Obviously, we knew what he could bring defensively, but he’s got that offensive game to him. uncertain

he → know → him

“I think he’s pretty smart with his ability to make plays and even put pucks to the net. asserted

he → think → net

I think he gets a lot of goals, a lot of backdoor looks, just finding those lanes. asserted

he → think → lanes

It’s fun for me to play sometimes with the blue line give-and-goes with him and stuff like that. asserted

me → ’ → that

He’s had a couple tip goals and stuff like that. asserted

He → have → that

I think his defensive game’s really good, and that offensive side is obviously coming out more often.” asserted

side → think → ?

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