Trade for Marian Gaborik?

Its only October and the rumors have already started flying. Word on the street is the pens are looking into a trade to obtain Minnesota Wild's super star Marian Gaborik. First of all, the Pens are only a few games into the season, and personally I would rather see them sort the lines out that they have already before concerning themselves with who else they can sign. Secondly, its only October. The trade dead line 5 months down the road and there is a lot to be done before then.

Having said that, Gaborik is indeed a free agent after this season with the Wild which makes them all the more likely to trade him before his contract expires. Not to mention the fact that he has expressed his feelings toward the Wild which can be considered less than flattering. Gaborik is looking to go somewhere else because the chances of the Wild actually making the playoffs let alone having a shot at the cup in the next few years is pretty much slim to none. But of course, as soon as I say that they will win a Stanley Cup. Anyway, keep the ears open for possible trades, but dont get too excited about it just yet - it may be a while before anything escalates.