Her intonation, however, was perhaps her least offensive quality.

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Given Marian Gaborik's resurgence (he leads the NHL with 22 goals after scoring 22 all of last season) and Richards's presence, the Rangers perhaps can afford to have Dubinsky settle into a less offensive-minded role.

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