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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief
They were talking about Vanek. But the price was apparently too high at the time, and Lombardi moved on. And like I said, he had a real hard-on for Gaborik. They had almost acquired him before he went to the Rangers a few years ago.
I also think most people assume Vanek's going to sign with Minnesota next year, whereas they think there's a chance they could retain/resign Gaborik. Like I said, not thrilled but the Kings are heating up and they really didn't give anybody of substance away.
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Gaborik is like a declining Melo in the NHL. Streaky scorer, which is bad because when he's bad, you have to deal with his terrible defense.