Larry Brooks says the Rangers need a star to be a contender, and it should be Gaborik
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 7, 2009 12:19 PM EDT
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We've all been saying the same thing since the regular season: The Rangers have no one offensive player that scares opposing teams. and until they find one, 2-1, 3-2 hockey will reign supreme on Broadway, as will first or maybe second round playoff exits, assuming they get there.
In today's NY Post, Larry Brooks says Marian Gaborik is that star, and if the Rangers can convince him to sign an incentive-laden 1 year contract, they should not hesitate.
We debated the ups and downs of Gaborik last month, and a majority of you said he was worth the risk.
One of you guys linked an article in here a few weeks ago that said Rangers GM Glen Sather was enamored with Gaborik's talent. Maybe Brooks sees smoke on this one.
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incentive ladden 1 year contract?
sounds too good to be Sather.
I would doubt if Gaborik signs anything less than a 5 year contract with anyone tho. He’s not stupid.
i doubt he has an offer for a 5 year deal. if he does, it will be from a team thats overpaying to get him
by John Merrigan on Jun 7, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
well its not to say he is stupid, but what Brooks is saying is that if they can convince him to sign the one year deal, and he meets the incentives, he could shoot the moon with them after this year.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 7, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldnt have a problem giving him a 3 year deal
This way hes 30 at the end of it and young enough to hit another block buster deal.
Gaborik has been quoted ebfore as saying he loves New York and he wants a big market. I wouldnt mind him …
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no problem at all
with Gaborik, but I just don’t like how the guy has been in and out of the lineup the past few seasons.
He should take a paycut...
I mean come on, we let him have five goals in one game. lol.
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