Gaborik has missed the last 11 games with a sprained knee. His original timetable was four-to-six weeks and he is just over three weeks right now. Expect Gaborik to be out at least one more week, but the fact that he is skating again is an encouraging sign for the Blue Jackets.
Gaborik leaves a void at the top of the Jackets' lineup and powerplay but his 11 points in 17 games so far this season should be easily replaceable for your fantasy teams.
Gaborik who played through the virus on Tuesday, will be scratched tonight. Boone Jenner will take his spot on the top line and Sean Collins will draw in.
The Blue Jackets will be in tough against the Red Wings so they will need Gabo tonight. He has been red-hot scoring two goals and four assists in four games. If he plays, he should remain in your lineup.
Gaborik who has traded to the Blue Jackets yesterday will be on their first line tonight with former teammate Artem Anisimov and veteran Vinny Prospal. Gaborik will look to regain his old form after struggling through the first 35 games of the season with the Rangers.
Gaborik is a 7-time 30+ goal-scorer and 3-time 40-goal-scorer. He is struggling this season with just nine goals and 10 assists in 35 games. He goes to a Blue Jackets team where he will be the obvious number-1 scoring option in Columbus. This should help Gaborik's fantasy value because he will be leaned on heavily to produce.
No indication of whether or not these lines will be used against Montreal Saturday, but seems as if Gaborik is falling out of favour in NY.
The Rangers are off to a disappointing 0-2 start and it looks like John Tortorella isn't going to wait any longer to put his three big guns together. On paper this looks like the best line in the NHL, and they really should have no problem scoring with all that talent.
Gaborik should gain dual eligibility at LW and RW with the move.
This is why he didn't perform in your playoff pool (11 points in 20 games). Gaborik opted for surgery and could be out for up to 6 months. That means he'll join your fantasy team mid-season and could come at a discount.
Gaborik should be OK following a bout with the flu. Expect him to flank Brad Richards on the top line.
Gaborik might be questionable to start the playoffs due to his sickness. He scored 41 goals and 76 games in 82 regular season games.
Gaborik seemed to be favoring his shoulder after scoring a goal against the Flyers. While he's probably been playing through injury, the leading scorer will rest on off days.
Gaborik was slashed following his third period goal tonight. He is expected to be OK following the incident.
