Gaborik has actually played more than Martin Havlat, whose career has basically paralleled Gaborik's. They started in juniors in 1997-1998 and in the NHL in 2000-2001. Havlat has 169 goals to Gaborik's 219 and 396 points to Gabby's 437. Yeah, it appears Havlat, like Gabby, has had a year -- probably two -- greatly hampered by injuries.

For more on Havlat, go to http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8467899.

To compare Gabby's stats, go to http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8468483.

The story about Gabby leaving is here: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433167.

(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)