The Los Angeles Kings re-signed pending unrestricted free-agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a two-year extension, his agent Dan Milstein announced Wednesday.

The deal carries an average annual value of $5.875M, according to TSN's Chris Johnston.

The contract carries a full no-movement clause and will be paid almost entirely in signing bonuses, Johnston reports. Gavrikov will reportedly earn signing bonuses of $5.725 million this year and $4.475 million in 2024. His base salary will be $775,000 each season, adds Johnston.

Gavrikov was acquired by the Kings at the deadline from the Columbus Blue Jackets and thrived during his time in Los Angeles. The 6-foot-3, 221-pound defender played a key shutdown role alongside Matt Roy down the stretch and into the playoffs.

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