The Wild era is over in New York, the prima donna is on his way to Broadway to play for the Blue Shirts. Good riddance. Now hopefully the Wild can make a play for some that can score goals because with their current roster they would be hard pressed to beat an AHL team. True to form the Wild have picked up a defenseman that isn't impressive as far as numbers go.
Former Minnesota Wild winger Marian Gaborik has agreed to a five-year contract with the New York Rangers.
The Slovakian forward will earn $7.5 million per year.
Gaborik played his entire seven-year career with the Wild, scoring 219 goals and 437 points in 502 games. Injuries limited Gaborik to just 13 goals and 23 points in 17 games this season. Gaborik set career highs in goals (42), assists (41) and points (83) in 77 games during the 2007-2008 campaign.
The 27-year-old was Minnesota's first pick (third overall) at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. [TSN]
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