As per Jim Cerny, Marian Gaborik was skating at practice today, and was not wearing a non-contact jersey. Gaborik expects to play this weekend against Washington and Buffalo.
Even though the Rangers managed to put up eight goals in two games without Gaborik, they will need all they help they can get to make the playoffs. By my estimates, they will need another 27 points in the remaining 18 games to make the playoffs. That’s a tall order, and Gaborik’s return will help.
If Gaborik plays, then you can bet that Enver Lisin, who was waived on Tuesday, will be the odd man out.
Marian Gaborik, who effectively provides 25% of the Rangers offense, will be out for a second straight game tonight. Unlike the previous injury in November, where Gaborik was out with a knee injury, this one is much more worrisome. Gaborik’s groin has been the hot topic of conversation for the past year, and now is the main reason for concern on Broadway.
If the Rangers are going to make a playoff push, they are going to need a healthy Gaborik, or they are going to need to prove that last night’s second period explosion was not an anomaly.
As the trade deadline has passed, there is some non-trade news. Corey Potter was returned to Hartford, as Michael Del Zotto will play tomorrow against Pittsburgh. Also, Marian Gaborik did not practice today. Unless he partakes in tomorrow’s morning skate, assume he will not be in the lineup against the Penguins.
Some no trade news for you: Michael Del Zotto and Marian Gaborik will not be playing tonight against Ottawa. Corey Potter will replace MDZ. No word on who will replace Gaborik. We’ll keep you posted.
In case you missed it last night, Marian Gaborik left last night’s semi-finals game against Canada early, and did not return for the rest of the game. Early speculation is that it was a groin injury, but no official confirmation has been made. Due to the ridiculous NHLPA injury disclosure clause, all we know is that it is a lower body injury.
In the famous words of Scooby-Doo; ruh roh.
A bit of old news, but the Rangers returned to practice yesterday, minus a few players. Among those players was Michael Del Zotto, who suffered a skate cut on his right thigh before the Olympics. MDZ was not cleared to skate until the stitches are removed, probably this weekend. It is still unclear whether he will suit up in Ottawa when the season resumes.
Rangers star Marian Gaborik will likely miss Slovakia’s first two games, according to NHL.com. The Slovakian team doctor said that Gabby still needs 3 days to recover. That means he will miss games against the Czech Republic and Russia. Ouch, indeed. Good news, though: He’s not missing games for the Rangers. And, when the Olympic break is over, he should be healthy and ready to go.
With Michael Del Zotto likely to miss Sundays tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday I can”t help feeling the Rangers missed a chance. Would it hurt their already fading payoff chances if they had another look at Bobby Sanguinetti? Surely the young offensive blueliner is a bigger part of the Rangers future than 25 year old Potter so a game at the MSG would be more chance to see what he can do. Right now the Rangers need to analyse what they have got going forward. I cant help feeling that Potters time would have already come by now IF it was going to come….
Im willing to admit im wrong about last night. A great gutsy victory by the Rangers.
On Olympic news. Do you think The King can take the Swedes to more Olympic glory? I wrote an article at nasports.co.uk where we discussed the Swedish entry. I think once they get to the medal round (yes, they will get there) Henrik has the ability to make the difference. They werent expected to get gold last time and arent this time. It may be playing exactly into their and Henrik’s hands.
However…. thinking Rangers… do we really want Sweden to go far?!
Marian Gaborik is a game time decision for tonight’s game against Pittsburgh, according to Andrew Gross. Said Gabby:
“I felt a little better,” Gaborik said. “But I try to push off, there’s no power, no strength. I just have to see how it is tonight.”
He’ll partake in the pre-game warmups and make a decision. Sounds like he’s a no-go, though. Slovakia must be freaking out.
As per Larry Brooks, Marian Gaborik is a no go tonight, after his injury at practice. Don’t over react, the guy just had stitches put in yesterday, it’s just a precaution.
So…Rangers get shutout tonight?
Injuries | Dave, 5 Mar 10 | 
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