Here's the question of the day.
By all accounts Gabby loved being in NY. His last 2 years here he was spending more and more time here in the offseason. He was a really well-liked guy in the locker room, and him getting jerked around by Torts was one of the reasons (among many) Torts lost the team.
Cap going up next year. Richards getting bought out. If Gabby calls up and asks for a Marian Hossa w/ the wings type deal (1 year, less money than he would otherwise get so he could have a shot at the cup), do we take him aboard? As long as we can also pay Callahan Hank and Brassard (which shouldnt be a problem), I say heck yes.
This is all hypothetical though, because this will probably be his last chance to get a big time contract, which we won't do.
But still, imagine him in this system. Not too long ago the NHL player's poll named him best skater in the entire NHL.