Canadiens Re-Sign Josh Gorges to Three-Year Deal

[Thrillhouse]

MONTRÉAL -- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of defenseman Josh Gorges to a three-year contract (2008-09 to 2010-11).

“Josh established himself as a key member of our defensive squad last season. His reliability and solid play made him one of our most improved players. He is a young defenseman with a very good work ethic,’’ said Bob Gainey.

Gorges, 23, will begin his fourth season in the NHL this fall. In 2007-08, he set career highs in games played (62), points (0-9-9) and shots on goal (41). Gorges took part in the final 52 games of the season and played in all 12 playoff games.

A native of Kelowna, British Columbia, Gorges was acquired by the Canadiens from the San Jose Sharks on February 25, 2007 along with a first-round selection in 2007 (Max Pacioretty), in return for Craig Rivet and a fifth-round selection in 2008. He played 165 career games in the NHL, scoring 19 points (1 goal, 18 assists), and serving 89 penalty minutes.

[chilly666]

now watch this is for 2.5 million a year. i would laugh so hard if its close to that. maybe a million but thats it.

[BrianTheAdsFan]

Originally Posted by chilly666

now watch this is for 2.5 million a year. i would laugh so hard if its close to that. maybe a million but thats it.

Maybe with Toronto, but not Montreal

[chilly666]

Originally Posted by BrianTheAdsFan

Maybe with Toronto, but not Montreal

what do you think? and loser buys the winner a drink at a game.

[BrianTheAdsFan]

1.5 mil max...prolly more like a mil

[BrianTheAdsFan]

Originally Posted by chilly666

what do you think? and loser buys the winner a drink at a game.

You're a good chit. That's reason enough to buy you a drink

[chilly666]

Originally Posted by BrianTheAdsFan

You're a good chit. That's reason enough to buy you a drink

fair enough. same thing at ya.

[I like Boobs]

Good signing by the Habs - Gorges was solid in the playoffs last year and is steadily becoming a reliable NHL defenseman. He's also willing to drop the gloves for his teammates so thats always a bonus - Should give them 3-5 fights over the total season hopefully.

All reports from RDS indicate that the contract is for 1.1 million per season for the next 3 seasons, for a total (over 3 years) for 3.3 million.

[MattBurger]

3 years, $1.1 million a year isn't too bad for Gorges. He's only 23 and has the potential to be a Top 4 defenseman somewhere down the line.

I'd say this is a low risk/high reward type signing by Montreal.

[bengino]

When he first came tom Montreal he didn't endear himself to the fans and was playing very nervously. Last season he improved and actually became a steady presence towards the end of the year. This team is still very young and i like this signing. It leaves the Habs with about 7 million to spend as well.