Gabriel was a third-round pick of the Wild in 2013 and appeared in 51 career NHL games with the Wild, Devils, Sharks and Blackhawks, amassing five points (2G / 3A) and 153 PIMS.
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Gabriel is a massive body (6-foot-4, 200 lbs) who has one goal, one assist and 36 PIMS in 13 AHL games this season. The 2013 third-round pick has just five points (2G / 3A) in 49 career NHL games with the Wild, Devils, Sharks and Maple Leafs.
Gabriel has played in nine of the last 10 games but will be scratched for the second time in three games on Wednesday. Antti Suomela will replace Gabriel on the Sharks' fourth line.
Gabriel was a healthy scratch on Tuesday but will replace Brett Seney on Thursday. Gabriel has one assist, three shots and 28 PIMS in nine games with the Devils.
Gabriel brings a physical brand of hockey to the Devils fourth line but will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday because Blake Coleman (upper-body) is returning from a four-game absence.
Gabriel has been in the Devils lineup for the last six games, collecting one assist. However, he will be replaced by Drew Stafford on Thursday.
Gabriel has two goals and four assists in 32 AHL games this season. The 25-year-old is a rugged winger who has just one assist in 17 career NHL games with the Wild (16) and Devils (1).
Gabriel, who has just two assists in six AHL games this season, is known more for his physical play than his offensive ability and is expected to make his Devils’ debut on Saturday.
Gabriel has been a healthy scratch for four straight games and eight times in the last 10 games. With Jordan Schroeder playing well, Gabriel returns to the AHL, where he has five points (4G / 1A) in 22 games this season.
Gabriel, 23, as split his season between the NHL and AHL. The former third round pick (81st overall in 2013) has one assist and 24 PIMS in 10 games with Minnesota and five points (4G / 1A) and 35 PIMS in 22 games with Iowa.