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.
Fresh off their embarrassing 6-1 loss in the semi finals to Team USA, Team Finland rebounded nicely in the bronze medal game last night, defeating Team Slovakia to win the Bronze medal. The Finns showed some tremendous poise, netting four goals in the third period to erase a 3-1 deficit to win 5-3.
The comeback was led by Rangers center Olli Jokinen, who scored two goals two minutes apart. These goals tied the game, and then gave the Finns the lead for good. Valterri Filpulla Valtteri Filppula added an empty netter to seal the deal for the Finns.
Rangers forward Marian Gaborik, who suffered a lower body injury in the semi finals game, scored a goal for the Slovaks.
Team USA faces off against Team Canada for the gold today at 3pm.
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.
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.
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?
When news broke all over Twitter via the beat writers that Marian Gaborik limped off the ice after a collision with Henrik Lundqvist, and that Hank’s skate made contact with Gaborik’s knee. The consensus reaction could have been summed up in one word:
Shit.
But, as per the beat writers (all of them), it is just a laceration, and no damage was done. Gaborik is getting stitched up. Again, the consensus reaction can be summed up in one word:
Whew.
Injuries | Dave, 5 Mar 10 | 
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