Habster:

Rumors, rumors and more rumors concerning Marian Gaborik. What makes matters worst are the reports that Mats Sundin had a physical in Toronto and is alleged headed to the LA area for a two week workout regiment.

Just great!!…..more rumors to follow….LOL…..Habs fans can forget about either of these players coming to Montreal as there are too many road blocks or difficult variables in the way. Bob Gainey rightfully likes the way his team is playing right now and most likely won’t be interested in upgrading his team until closer to the trade deadline when he can add a rental player for the playoff/Stanley Cup run.

Below is an excerpt from the ESPN article by Pierre LeBrun who makes a great point about the LA Kings being a good fit for Marian Gaborik. They have tons of cap space to sign Gaborik long term and allegedly, he is good friends with Anze Kopitar.

But if Gaborik remains unsigned for another month, I think he’s gone.

“Why would he want to sign? He goes out on the market, he’ll get $10 million,” an NHL GM told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

I agree with that, except when it comes to the Kings. I think Los Angeles is a place Gaborik and his L.A.-based agent Ron Salcer would strongly consider next July 1. So why not now?

But I suspect the Kings will only make the blockbuster trade happen if Gaborik agrees to sign an extension now.

Later in the article:

Here’s a few other things that will be on the agenda Thursday:

• Discussion of goalies being captains;
• Review of hockey operations;
• Ice issues;
• Training camp and regular-season dates for next season;
• Discussion of Thermablades (new skate product), as well as goalie equipment and equipment overall;
• Standard update from NHL Central Scouting