Yesterday the buzz around the Internet was that New York Rangers star Marian Gaborik would miss the first two games for Team Slovakia in the Olympics due to a laceration of the thigh suffered in practice a couple of weeks ago. The tournament opens up for Team Slovakia tonight when they face the Czech Republic over at Canada Place. Gaborik is very doubtful for that game, as he is against Russia on Thursday.
After watching Russia play last night, I noticed that they were a very physical team and when they got the chance to take the body they did not pass up the opportunity. So I think it would be best that Gaborik does sit those first two out and then jump into the lineup on Saturday when Slovakia clashes with Team Latvia.
Gaborik would never admit this, but the chances ...
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Winter Olympics: Marian Gaborik to Miss First Two for Team Slovakia
Posted: 17th February 2010 by Rangers Tribune in NHLComments Off on Winter Olympics: Marian Gaborik to Miss First Two for Team Slovakia