Marian Gaborik will play in 1,000th NHL game when Kings visit New York Rangers on Friday
(LA Times MLB)

Nicknames are usually given to hockey players early on, and they are stamped with them the rest of their career. Marian Gaborik has always been known as `Gabby,` but at this stage of his 17-year career, he´s lately been called `Ferrari,` to reflect his affinity for sports cars and perhaps his acclaimed...