RANGERS NEWS: GABORIK SIGNS WITH RANGERS (Update)
by Joe Fortunato on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT
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Former Minnesota Wild winger Marian Gaborik has agreed to a five-year contract with the New York Rangers.
The Slovakian forward will earn $7.5 million per year.
Gaborik played his entire seven-year career with the Wild, scoring 219 goals and 437 points in 502 games. Injuries limited Gaborik to just 13 goals and 23 points in 17 games this season. Gaborik set career highs in goals (42), assists (41) and points (83) in 77 games during the 2007-2008 campaign.
The 27-year-old was Minnesota's first pick (third overall) at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
(Update: For those of you who originally saw 5.5, that was what was originally posted on TSN. 7.5 is the updated number, so take it for what it is worth. We will have more on this tomorrow.)
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Those 5 goals in one game must have left an impression.
by engineer on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
what do you guys think about the 5.75? if he stays healthy its a bargain of course but you guys think his groin is still capable? regardless im prty pumped
by John Mjr on Jul 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Forget what you think about 5.75
How do you fell about 7.5?
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after i picked myself up
sounds like a typical sather
by John Mjr on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah TS is reporting 7.5/year… not sure where you found 5.75 … its 37.5 mil for 5 years.
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by jetpen89 on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5.75 was the original report. He didn’t make it up.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for defending me Fehr! :-)
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by Joe Fortunato on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love typo's
For a minute there I thought Sather was slacking off….
by easygents on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
i guess the excitement caused temporary dyslexia damn i cud swear it too lol
by John Mjr on Jul 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahh…Sather Logic at its best – replace one underachiever with a ginormous contract, with another player with even MORE questions at the same price.
But in truth, Gaborik has waaay more upside than the Gomez deal. Gaborik, when healthy, is a real first-liner who can put up 45 goals and 90 points. So to sign a 1st line winger is going to cost that type of money and contract. So for that reason alone, it could have been worse.
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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But Gomez actually plays. What are the odds Gaborik even plays the majority of 3 of those seasons? I think you could compare the Gaborik and Gomez numbers at the end of the contracts and Gomez at least matches Gaborik (and I am by no means a Gomez fan).
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont disagree. I wouldnt be surprised if Gaborik is hurt every single one of those – he’s had more groin pulls than [insert dirty joke here].
But this is the bed Sather made for the NYR, because he’s tied up so much money with non-point producers – Drury, Redden, Rosival. At least he signed someone who has potential to match his contract. For Sather, that’s an improvement.
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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, when you put it that way it’s hard to argue. I can’t imagine the MSG ice is going to be too kind on his “lower body” though.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the MSG crowd might have some new fun chants if he stinks it up, so I might get my season ticket dollars worth yet!
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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey pop gonna disagree about the injuries
Word was from all of the scouts that his hip problem was 100% fixed and his groin problem was also healed (although those are always hard to tell.) He wanted a big market thats why he came to New York, but i am hearing other teams wanted him bad. Like 7 year 49 million bad, so he is healthier than you give him credit for.
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by Joe Fortunato on Jul 1, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hear that before. I won’t believe it until he dresses… and even then I’m waiting for the “pop.”
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that’s the hope. but they said that about Forsberg and he continued to have problems. When a guy has 14 groin injuries and 5 hip flexors Im not so confident one hip surgery will help him long-term.
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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree as well
The story out of Minnesota was that they wanted him resigned. The surgery he had actually repaired the other side and he should be good to go now. And the groin and back injuries were no question due to the hip. Im keeping my fingers crossed. When hes playing he performs and should get that kind of contract. Let’s hope for the best. Good job by Sather to no give up any youth.
by Dekim19 on Jul 2, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 more thing
Knowing Sather, there is a backdoor to this contract if Gaborik cannot stay healthy.
by Dekim19 on Jul 2, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like if he injures his groin
there is an escalator that doubles the contract to get to that 10 year 75 that he wanted
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that even allowed? contracts are standardized – I dont think you can have that kinda shenanigans
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by poploser on Jul 2, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Gaborik>Gomez any day, especially given the makeup of this team. Best case scenario of this team with Gomez doesn’t put us anywhere close to a cup; a healthy season from Gaborik (pending how the rest of the offseason goes) could allow us to make a real run. First line talent is hard to find, you really have to jump when you get the chance, even if they’re a risky player. I think the acquisition (and then loss) of Jagr showed us that.
by yellomellojello on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah Shit
I don’t know.
On one hand the guy is seriously injury prone.
On the other hand he’s as good if not better than Heatley.
I like it. Hopefully the guy stays healthy.
He stays healthy this is a great signing. The guy is ACTUALLY worth this type of contract….if he stays healthy.
Long contract to give to a guy WHO CAN’T STAY HEALTHY!
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on the other hand paired with Heatley?
is this even possible?
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont see how that’s possible. Before replacing Gomez with Gaborik, the Rangers only had about $14 M of cap space – and that’s before adding in the likely salaries of Brashear, Dubinsky, Higgins, Callahan and Zherdev. Add in those and you’re down to about 6 M free or so. And that’s without a depth defensemen and backup goalie.
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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I checked the rumored deal and
it has Rosival + Zherdev + other. That’s at least 8 Mill right there so actually the salaries match and the Rangers aren’t eating anything else…..
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 1, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that assumes
Ottawa would do that deal ;)
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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valiquette is signed
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Do you remember that number? lol
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by Joe Fortunato on Jul 1, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I don’t sorry
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
check your e-mail
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by Joe Fortunato on Jul 1, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just
hope he isn’t the new Pavel Bure for the Rangers.
by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its ashame Pavel's Knees blew out
Pavel was great
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those FLA years should have been for NYR, if Malhotra wasn’t “untouchable.”
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats the deal with Malhotra anyway? I thought he was going to blow up sometime this decade.
by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Malhotra's currently a UFA.
Blue Jackets GM Scott Towson said neither he nor Mike Peca are in the team’s plans.
So he’s very touchable.
by MatthewA on Jul 1, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is sad
He’s been injured so much, and that did not even factor into the decision making. Gomez plays (maybe not hard) but at least he’s on the ice where he can potentially contribute. Why is it ever a good idea to give a gimpy Euro a five year x 7.5mill KT.
And if we need cap space to sign people, just send Redden down to Hartford. He’ll survive on a steady diet of exports and percocet so don’t shed a tear.
Sather needs to join Mr. Thomas in Florida.
by Blueshirts Rock on Jul 1, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sather needs to get axed...
he makes some decicions that make me feel like becoming an islanders fan…..thats bad..and i am not kidding at all..
by Ryan G on Jul 1, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah gotta like what hes done thus far
Brashear makes more sense now that we have cargo to protect. Now im kinda upset Neil didnt sign but at least we have Boyle.
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by Joe Fortunato on Jul 1, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neil would have been a homerun...
…fits into the young hungry mold. Brashear is intimidating but a bit old. Dont get me wrong, but Neil would have fit the picture better and his heart and all.
by Dekim19 on Jul 2, 2009 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan I have to ask, what would you have done differently? Mistakes have been made, and the Rangers are doing what they can to fix them. They needed scoring, they got the most talented guy out there. They weren’t going to give Hossa a 12 year deal, and if they did, we would have anarchy on our hands.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are contemplating being an islander fan...
…then you are not a Ranger fan.
by Dekim19 on Jul 2, 2009 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaborik is now BAIT
Sather just made the Rangers a whole lot more interesting to play for.
by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of boyle
this guy was a first round pick who got sathers attention when he shut down anisimov in the ahl playoffs was it? what are they expecting from him as a ranger?
by John Mjr on Jul 1, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Forget Heatley…make a move for Nash!.
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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gaborik
I get the concept of essentially trading Gomez’s contract for Gaborik’s only in terms of the 4:1 odds payoff being exactly what this roster needed; what I don’t get is Sather’s compulsive desire to throw all his chips on one iffy hand the first chance he gets. Exchanging high price role players for actual goal scorers is a must this offseason, but my guess is that Gaborik will be yet another regrettable Sather signing in the not too distant future. Let’s hope for the best, but 50 games or so of Gaborik isn’t going to help the Rangers avoid wasting yet another year of Henrik’s prime seasons any more than last year’s ill-fitting roster did.
B.S.
by Benjamin Salem on Jul 1, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
glen sather: if he only had a brain
the rangers gave a oft injured player the highest yearly rate of any free agent signed today he has played over 65 games once sin the lockout leave it to glen not to mention how players never live up 2 their potential on rangers after signing(gomez, drury, redden, bure, anson carter, lindros…..
by Steven P on Jul 1, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
havlat to minnesota to replace gaborik
by mleetch352 on Jul 1, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They have to, otherwise they’d have to layoff training staff. Injured Euros keeps them busy.
by engineer on Jul 2, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
prediction
I’m predicting Rangers somehow manage to obtain Heatley. if no deal is done tonight between Heater and Edmonton.
by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its past midnight
heatly gets his 4mil bonus so looks like hes staying in ottawa
by kauf on Jul 2, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uhhhh who the hell is centering Gaborik’s line?
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by KingHenrik on Jul 2, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm thinking...
a line of Zherdev-Anisimov-Gaborik
and no that isn’t crazy. An all European line that brings speed and skill to the team
by b4mv01 on Jul 2, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is crazy
First of all, Anisimov will not be more than a fourth liner this year if he even makes the team. I think the first line for the Rangers this year (if the team stays the way it is now) will be Callahan, Dubinsky, Gaborik
Keep in mind Torts LOVES Callahan and Dub, he thinks they are top 6 forwards. Thats all assuming they resign Cally and Dub, but as of right now, they are 15mil under the cap, so I am positive they have the money to resign both and Korp, Betts, Zherdev.
And yes, they are 15 mil under the cap right now, check out nhlnumbers.com or outsidethegarden.com if you don’t believe me.
by Anthony J on Jul 2, 2009 2:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anisimov will see 3rd line time
Boyle/Betts (I hope) will sit on the 4th line
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