Early look at 5 players the LA Kings could trade at trade deadline

Vladislav Gavrikov

Vladislav Gavrikov joined the Los Angeles Kings during the 2022-23 season as part of the Jonathan Quick trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gavrikov would sign a two-year extension after that season and is now entering the final year of his contract.

Gavrikov has been solid in his 97 games over the past season and a half with the Kings. He once again should be a key part of this defense and more than likely will find himself on the second line.

The question the Kings are going to have to answer prior to the trade deadline is if they want to sign him to another contract extension or will let him leave in free agency. If they don't believe a deal can be done, it might make sense to move him before the trade deadline to get some kind of return.