Our friend Gaborik dealt to the Kings

[Messiah717]

Often injured and now often traded as well.

 

[NYR31]

define "often", b/c last year he played all season, as did in '11-'12. In '10-11 he missed 20gms but in '09-10 he only missed 6. So from '09 to '13 seasons he played in 267 of 294 games, or over 90% of the games over 4 years.

 

[theProdigy223]

thank you 31, I was going to look up those exact numbers right now. The guy gets such a bogus rep its unreal. Freak injuries this year, felt really bad for him.

40 goals 2 out of 3 years playing Tortorella hockey. Not easy to do.

 

[Messiah717]

He has missed 40 games this season. Not to mention his shoulder injury came at the worst possible time for the Rangers.

 

[theProdigy223]

thats what happens when you try to make pure goal scorers play like 3rd line grinders. I know it's a guessing game and anything can happen, but a different system might not have worn him down like that

 

[Messiah717]

thats what happens when you try to make pure goal scorers play like 3rd line grinders. I know it's a guessing game and anything can happen, but a different system might not have worn him down like that

Yeah that was him. Gaborik the grinder.

 

[Messiah717]

Don't get me wrong. I like Gaborik and think he would fit very well in this system. The Rangers could sign him for a second tour in the summer if they want to. Especially if they plan on buying out Richards and St. Louis is only signed for one more year at a low cap number.

 

[theProdigy223]

I was hoping for a Gaborik push in FA, but after getting St. Louis I think that money needs to be spent on a scoring forward with some more size and physicality rather than a guy like Gaborik.

 

[Messiah717]

I was hoping for a Gaborik push in FA, but after getting St. Louis I think that money needs to be spent on a scoring forward with some more size and physicality rather than a guy like Gaborik.

They have been looking for that physical winger for a while.