<Tr> <Th> NHL Draft </Th> <Td_colspan="3"> 142nd overall, 2005 Buffalo Sabres </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Playing career </Th> <Td_colspan="3"> 2008--present </Td> </Tr> <P> Nathan David Gerbe (born July 24, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played with Genève - Servette HC of the National League (NL) and for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). At only 5 feet and 4 inches, he is the shortest player in the NHL . </P> <P> 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 . </P>

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