John Kreiser at NHL.com takes a look at a player from each of the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference who'll be under pressure to perform as soon as the puck drops. And guess whose on there from the Rangers...
Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers -- The Rangers freed up some salary-cap space by dealing center Scott Gomez to Montreal, then used it to sign Gaborik to a five-year contract. No one questions Gaborik's skill -- he's among the best offensive players in the NHL -- but his health is another issue. Gaborik missed all but 17 games with Minnesota last season due to leg and hip problems that required surgery. If he stays healthy and plays like the player who had 42 goals for the Wild in 2007-08, the Rangers could contend for the Atlantic Division title. If he has more health problems, they'll be hard-pressed to make the playoffs.
...that didn't take very long. And he wasn't even on the team last year that collapsed in the playoffs.
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