Marian Gaborik won't play for Slovakia at the Winter Olympics. He suffered a broken collarbone on Dec. 21 and he has not been medically cleared to participate in the tournament. "Marian has worked extremely hard and done everything possible to rehabilitate his injury and return to the ice with the hope of representing his country in Sochi," said Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen. "We share his deep disappointment that he will not be able to do so, but are optimistic that he will be fully recovered very soon." Gaborik was obviously disappointed that he won't be competing in Sochi. Branko Radivojevic will reportedly take his place.

Marian Gaborik (broken collarbone) took part in Wednesday's practice. Gaborik reportedly took some contact even though he was wearing a no-contact jersey. He won't return to the Blue Jackets before the Olympic break, but he still hasn't been ruled out for the Olympics themselves.

Marian Gaborik won't return from his broken collarbone until after the Olympics, according to coach Todd Richards. The Columbus bench boss also added that it hasn't been determined yet if Gaborik will be medically cleared in time to represent Slovakia in the Winter Olympics. He joined his teammates on the ice for the end of practice Saturday morning and he'll travel with the Jackets during their road trip even though he isn't expected to play.

Marian Gaborik (broken collarbone) continued to skate without his teammates on Tuesday. Gaborik can do some stickhandling, but he hasn't started to shoot the puck yet. He isn't sure if he'll end up playing in the Winter Olympics, but he doesn't expect to participate in a game with the Blue Jackets before the break.

Marian Gaborik (broken collarbone) skated on his own on Friday. Gaborik is still hoping to play in the 2014 Winter Olympics. He has been sidelined since Dec. 21 and has participated in just 18 contests this season.

Marian Gaborik skated Thursday for the first time since he suffered a broken collarbone against the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec. 21. He took to the ice on his own and without any equipment on. Gaborik had a doctor's visit set for this week. He has been limited to 18 games this season.

Marian Gaborik (broken collarbone) will play for Team Slovakia, if the Blue Jackets clear him in time. Gaborik attempted to return from a knee problem on Dec. 21, only to suffer an entirely new injury on the same night. Even still, he was named to the Olympic team in the hope that he would be ready in time.

Marian Gaborik (broken collarbone) is expected to be sidelined for as much as two months. Gaborik sustained the injury in his return from a knee problem. He's expected to miss as much as two months with his latest injury.

Marian Gaborik (broken collarbone) was placed back on injured reserve Saturday night. He suffered a broken collarbone during the first period of Saturday's win over Philadelphia and he's out indefinitely. Gaborik, who has five goals and seven assists, has been limited to 18 games this season because of injury.

Marian Gaborik suffered a broken collarbone against the Flyers and will be out indefinitely, according to the team. Gaborik sustained the injury in the first period. The Columbus Dispatch's Aaron Portzline reports it occurred on a hard hit by Zac Rinaldo that sandwiched him with Braydon Coburn. Gaborik, who has only gotten into 12 games this season and had just returned from a knee injury, has five goals and 12 points (one assist coming Saturday). Not only is this a big loss for the Blue Jackets, but it will also hurt Slovakia in the Olympics.