Not so fast. Gaborik was a lazy back-checker and virtually useless in any defensive aspect of the game before Torts got a hold of him. Additionally, Gabby is on pace for his off season after a solid 40+ goal year. Can you blame Torts for two (out of 3+) 40-goal seasons? - mames11
i agree.
gabby OKed the trade not cuz of torts but because he doesn't wanna be that player that tells him GM to go (frank) himself.
