Canadiens Sign Josh Gorges to Six-Year Extension

[VodkaFish]

MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of defenseman Josh Gorges to a six-year contract extension (2012-13 to 2017-18).

Gorges, 27, one of the team’s assistant captains since the start of the 2011-12 season, played in the Canadiens’ 39 games this season, collecting 10 points (1 goal – a game-winning tally at Phoenix on November 10 - and 9 assists) and 24 penalty minutes. The defenseman ranks first on the team with a +6 plus/minus differential and leads all NHL players with 101 blocked shots. Gorges has recorded 60 hits while averaging 22:35 seconds of ice time per game.

In 307 career games with the Canadiens, Gorges has posted 59 points (9 goals, 50 assists). Three of his goals were tallied on the powerplay. He displays a +16 plus/minus differential and served 150 penalty minutes. Gorges was the 2009-10 recipient of the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy, awarded annually to the member of the Canadiens who played a predominant role during the regular season, without earning any particular honor.

Since his NHL debut back in 2005-06, Gorges has registered 69 points (10 goals, 59 assists) in 403 NHL regular-season games. The 6’1’’, 201 lbs left-shooting defenseman has recorded 207 penalty minutes and maintained a +18 plus/minus differential. Gorges recorded three of his goals on the powerplay. He has accumulated seven assists in 46 career NHL playoff contests.

A native of Kelowna, British Columbia, Gorges first signed with the San Jose Sharks as a free agent on September 20, 2002 after four seasons with the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets and a silver medal at the 2004 World Junior Championship. He was acquired from San Jose on February 25, 2007 along with a first-round draft pick in 2007 (Max Pacioretty), in return for Craig Rivet and a fifth-round draft pick in 2008.

[ChiefJunior]

The first good move by this clown, Gauthier (although getting rid of Martin was golden).

Hopefully he did not overpay for Gorges.

[acdcrocksno1]

A 1st rounder and Josh Goerges for Rivet? Habs robbed them blind on that one

[fcm]

Originally Posted by acdcrocksno1

A 1st rounder and Josh Goerges for Rivet? Habs robbed them blind on that one

And this 1st round pick became Max Pacioretty.

But Gorges is overpaid. He's really good and sacrifices his body anytime for the team, but... 3 833 333$ a year is way too much. It's the same price than Spacek.

[RCSheppy]

He's just a more expensive Andrew Ference

[The Woodsman]

Georges reminds me of Giordano. Pretty underrated in his own right. This extension is a good value for him, but he might get into some injury troubles with his shot blocking.

[I like Boobs]

Originally Posted by HDBarry

He's just a more expensive Andrew Ference

Except with more ability and hasn't been beaten up by Sidney Crosby.

[nilan30]

Originally Posted by I like Boobs

Except with more ability and hasn't been beaten up by Sidney Crosby.

I know what's coming.

[Matt Doom]

6 years seems a bit extreme, I would have done 3.

[bolton510]

I'll tell you what, I liked it at the time because Revit was nice on the Sharks, but looking back, it would be nice to have Gorges right now . . .

[RCSheppy]

Originally Posted by I like Boobs

Except with more ability and hasn't been beaten up by Sidney Crosby.

You're right, however Gorges was beat up by Patrice Bergeron...

...It came.

[Whaler Fan]

Originally Posted by I like Boobs

Except with more ability and hasn't been beaten up by Sidney Crosby.

Which beat down is worse?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRTF9F31ezY

or.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRgN0NYq1cY

[mongoose]

Originally Posted by Whaler Fan

Which beat down is worse?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRTF9F31ezY
or.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRgN0NYq1cY

Edwards is beyond a Homer A whole new level of bias should be created for him.