Marian Gaborik officially ruled out of Olympics due to broken collarbone

Marian Gaborik has not been medically cleared to participate in the Winter Olympics in Sochi due to a broken collarbone suffered back on Dec. 21, according to the Columbus Blue Jackets' official website.

"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 General Manager 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 added this:

I’m extremely disappointed that I won’t be able to play for Slovakia at the Olympic Games but understand the decision is the right one for my recovery and for the national team. I have been lucky and proud to represent my country at two Olympic Games and other international tournaments and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Gaborik's replacement has already reportedly been named.