Michael Russo at the Minneapolis Star Tribune says that the Rangers are a team that could make sense for a potential Marian Gaborik trade as Glen Sather is buddy buddy with Minnesota Wild GM Doug Risebrough.
Russo reports that Risebrough had planned on attending Monday night's Rangers-Senators game, but flight problems spoiled his trip.
...as this is all speculation it is difficult to comment on it without knowing who the Rangers would be looking to trade (maybe Rozsival and Prucha). And also how Gaborik's $7 million contract fits under the cap this year.
While Mike Casey at In the Crease says that the Rangers chances of getting Mats Sundin have improved through the first quarter of the season by playing well and establishing themselves as legitimiate Stanley Cup contenders possibly enticing Sundin into signing a cheaper contract to play for a team with a shot at winning.
Casey also feels that Sundin's delay in signing has likely lowered his price. Bringing him closer to the range the Blueshirts might be willing to offer.
...we're 14-5-2!!! Why would we be looking to make any changes?
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Hmmmm...because you can't win a cup or get past the second round of the playoffs by giving your heart only in the last ten minutes of the game.
Maybe the Rangers need that beast of a forward to put the hammer down and finish in crisis situations.
Appreciate all the comments Jack. Keep them coming.
I am pretty sure that Gaborik is a UFA at year's end, and doesn't have 3 more years at 4.3 mil. Also, while our record is great, we are just doing enough to get by, there aren't shoot outs in the playoffs. Honestly, I don't see this team going past the 2nd round, no matter how good Lundqvist is. We are at least a top 6 player away. Sundin would be that player.
Nice catch King Burn when I was looking at Casey's article I mistook Rozsival's contract for Gaborik's.
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