Position Center Name Nathan Gerbe Salary 2 million USD (2015) | Playing career Weight 81 kg Shoots Left Height 1.65 m | |
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NHL teamFormer teams Carolina HurricanesBuffalo Sabres NHL Draft 142nd overall, 2005Buffalo Sabres Similar People Eric Staal, Ryan Murphy, Brian Gionta, James Wisniewski, Lindy Ruff Profiles | ||
Nathan Gerbe/5 Facts You Never Knew
Nathan David Gerbe (born July 24, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with Genève-Servette HC in the National League (NL). He previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). At 5 feet 4 inches tall, he and EV Zug's Lino Martschini are currently the shortest players in the NL.
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- Nathan Gerbe5 Facts You Never Knew
- Nathan gerbe goes between the legs to score
- Playing career
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Nathan gerbe goes between the legs to score
Playing career
Gerbe played for the Boston College Eagles of the Hockey East conference in the NCAA (wearing the number 9), and was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres with the 142nd pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
In the 2008 Frozen Four, he scored 5 goals in the final two games, leading his team to the championship, and was named the tournament's most outstanding player. He was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in the same 2007–08 season.
On the ice he is known for his skating ability and scoring touch as evident with 68 points in 43 games in his last year with Boston College. During his tenure with the Buffalo Sabres, the local fans began to call him the "Tasmanian Devil," a reference to his smaller size, but rough style of play. He has also been called "The Gerbil" by local fans in reference to a confrontation with Daniel Carcillo of the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2011 NHL playoffs.
In an interview, Gerbe revealed that he models his game based after Martin St. Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Danny Brière of the Montreal Canadiens, who are also known for their small size and on-ice ability.
On May 6, 2008, Gerbe signed his first professional contract, a three-year, $2.55 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres. He scored his first NHL preseason goal in a loss to the Montreal Canadiens on September 22. On December 6, 2008, he was recalled by the Sabres, and played in his first NHL regular-season game, a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. On December 13, Gerbe recorded his first NHL point against the New Jersey Devils by assisting a Drew Stafford goal. Gerbe was awarded the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award for rookie of the year in the 2008–09 season of the AHL. He scored his first career goal on December 9, 2009, against the Washington Capitals. On April 26, 2010, he scored his first playoff goal against the Boston Bruins.
On January 21, 2011, he scored two goals in five seconds against the New York Islanders, setting a franchise record for the fastest two goals by one player. On June 29, 2011, Gerbe re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres to a three-year deal worth $1.42 million per season.
Upon completion of the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, Gerbe was placed on waivers by the Sabres on July 3, 2013, with the intention of buying out the remainder of his contract. A free agent, Gerbe later agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 26, 2013.
On June 24, 2014, Nathan Gerbe re-signed with the Hurricanes on a two-year, one-way contract. The deal pays Gerbe $1.5 million in 2014–15, and $2 million in 2015–16.
On July 1, 2016, having left the Hurricanes as a free agent, Gerbe signed a one-year deal with the New York Rangers.
On October 14, 2016, Gerbe agreed to a three-year contract with Genève-Servette HC of the National League A (NLA). Gerbe made his NLA debut on October 21, 2016, on home-ice against HC Ambrì-Piotta. Gerbe scored his first NLA goal on October 29, 2016, on home-ice against HC Lugano in a 5-0 win.