Devastating news for the Kings

This could make or break their season before it even begins...

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Published 6 years ago
Devastating news for the Kings
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Marian Gaborik is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp for the Los Angeles Kings

The Kings general manager Rob Blake has confirmed to Los Angeles Insider Jon Rosen that the 35-year-old forward, who underwent a non-surgical procedure in April to fix what the team called "chronic issue" in his left knee, will not be ready in time for camp. 

"He still has some difficulty with some of the lifts and the strength. We’re probably not sure if we’ll see him in training camp right away, but again, he’s a guy that trains at a very high level and he’s made a commitment to stay in L.A. after he got married, get the rehab back on course."

Gaborik appeared in only 56 games last season with the Kings due to knee problems. He scored 10 goals and added 11 assists on the year after a great start with Team Europe at the World Cup of Hockey last September, where he recorded two goals in four contests. 

The veteran has four years remaining on his current deal with the Kings.