Interview with Vladislav Gavrikov | Life in LA, NHL Road Games, and a Quick Fire Q&A
In this exclusive interview filmed at the end of 2024, we sit down with former LA Kings (now NY Rangers) defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to talk about life on and off the ice in Los Angeles.
We ask Gavrikov what it’s really like living in LA — is it true that NHL players head to a hotel the night before home games?
He also shares which road games are the toughest in the league, the stick he uses on the ice, and the story behind his jersey number.
Plus, we wrap things up with a fun rapid-fire Q&A, and ask Gavrikov about the behind-the-scenes scene in LA — do NHL and NBA players really hang out together?
🔥 Don’t miss this laid-back, behind-the-scenes chat with one of the NHL’s most dependable D-men.
Timecodes:
0:00 Disclaimer
0:17 How Gavrikov spends his time in LA
1:42 Does Gavrikov stay at hotel to avoid LA traffic before games?
2:50 The toughest away game
3:45 Gavrikov on his stick specs and gear
4:45 Why Gavrikov chose number 84?
5:27 Quick Fire Q&A w Gavrikov
6:34 LA Lakers and LA Kings hang out together?
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