Pitt interest in Gaborik

[Torless 0]

I'm curious to see if this rumor has merit (http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16407)... now the two biggest questions I can think of are:

1. Who would Pittsburgh have to give up for Gabby

2. Is Minnesota thinking top draft next year? What are they thinking?

I guess since he's UFA next year they might lose him anyway... still, he's the franchise player and unless they land a Malkin it can't be worth a swap.

Any thoughts?

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Edited August 4, 2008 by Torless

[DyingAlive 27]

I really can't see Minnesota giving him up. Other than his lack luster playoff performances, without him Minny starts to look bound for the links a bit early this upcoming season.

[Penky26 2]

interesting. I'm with you and dont see what Pittsburgh could give up to make it worth it for the Wild. Pittsburgh gave up a good bit to get Hossa, so I dont see them having a lot of young talent to give up for Gaborik

[StevieY9802 6]

It's EK so I wouldn't put too much into it. I think he hears somethings but guesses on who might be interested. The Pens already gave up a lot to get Hossa and it would take a similar package to get Gaborik. Also he'll be getting 7-9mil in his new deal while the Pens already have almost $42mil committed to salaries for 09-10 and only 5 forwards are signed. So are they really gonna have 50mil committed to only 6 forwards, 5 D and a goalie? Even if the cap went up to 62mil they would only have 12mil to sign 11 players. Oh and not one of those fowards is Staal.

[edicius 3,269]

And then when he walks at the end of the season, Pittsburgh fans will feel slighted once again. I don't see the organization doing that again.

[Fireside 0]

I don't see this happening but the Pens would have to give up a lot to make it happen, and then they would have to dump some guys to make room for his contract.

[Earthhuman 8]

I'm guessing Whitney would go in the deal with Tyler Kennedy, and probably a draft pick. It couldn't be a low one, because Pittsburgh will do decent next season, making their picks less valuable.

[BeeRYCE 2]

This would only happen on the deadline and only if the Wild were doing bad.

[ben_usmc 253]

Staal for sure would be involved in that deal, from what I heard he at least wants 5 mill.

[stud_defenseman 1]

L.A should go for him, they need to spend some more money.

[Doggy 130]

Staal for sure would be involved in that deal, from what I heard he at least wants 5 mill.

Staal wants $5m? Serious? I like Jordan Staal but that's crazy.

[frederick9125 0]

Jordan Staal, Brooks Orpik, a prospect, and 1st for Gaborik and Eric Reitz?

[HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878]

I don't see Minnesota giving up Gaborik for somewhile.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Haha, overload on one line and have no other talent spread out? Go for it Pittsburgh. Philidelphia will run you guys over and then Montreal will finish you off. No chance even with Gaborik.

[evan_a2 0]

If the Wild want to stay competitive for a few years then they would be wise to keep Marian. If he leaves, what would really entice free agents to come to Minnesota?