Habster:
Don’t hold your breath on this “rumeur du jour” happening as Marian Gaborik is a world class player but is often injured (Gaborik is hurt again), will be an UFA at season’s end and just recently rejected a 8 year/$80 million contract offer from the Wild.
Bob Gainey already has eight UFAs to deal with after the season and would be foolish to trade for Gaborik unless he can sign the talented forward before pulling the trigger on a deal with his former teammate, Wild GM Doug Risebrough.
Rumour has it that the Wild would like a package of Higgins, McDonagh and a draft pick (most likely a 1st or 2nd rounder) in exchange for Gaborik’s services…….too much for my liking especially if Gainey can’t sign Gaborik!!
It’s highly unlikely for Gaborik to give up a chance to test the open market unless he received an incredible offer from Gainey which is also highly improbable.
RDS: Gaborik : CH et Wild discuteraient