Rumor: Ladislav Gavrikov has already chosen his new team ahead of free agency

With NHL free agency just a week away, the frenzy has begun and speculation on who will end up where and for how much money there's been little said about Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.

And that might be entirely be design, as it sounds like Gavrikov knows exactly where he's going already.

According to a report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Gavrikov has already chosen his new team and will be signing with the New York Rangers.

"People think Vladislav Gavrikov is going to New York," said Friedman on today's episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast.

No clue on what Gavrikov's new deal with the Rangers could be but he'll be a welcomed addition to a team that needs some serious help on the blue line.