Jared’s Daily: Gavrikov Extension; New Dad Montour

Vladislav Gavrikov, expected to be one of the top defensive free agents this offseason, will not hit the market.

That and more from around the league in today’s daily.

Washington Capitals

Should the Capitals make goalie depth a focus in free agency? [WHN]

Stanley Cup Final

Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour flew back to Florida after Game 1 for the birth of his son. [Florida Hockey Now]

From The National Hockey Now Network

Juuse Saros heading out west? Here’s why it didn’t happen. [Nashville Hockey Now]

Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. [Los Angeles Hockey Now]

Before acquiring Ivan Provorov, the Columbus Blue Jackets checked in on New Jersey’s Damon Severson. [New Jersey Hockey Now]

Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy was “relieved” when his old club — the Boston Bruins — fell to the Panthers in the first round. [Boston Hockey Now]

New Penguins’ president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas likes to trade down at the draft — a lot. [Pittsburgh Hockey Now]