Canadiens Trade Rivet and Fifth Rounder for Gorges and First Rounder

[VodkaFish]

MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today the acquisition of defenseman Josh Gorges and the San Jose Sharks' first round pick in 2007, in return for defenseman Craig Rivet and a 5th round pick in 2008.

Gorges, 22, is currently playing in his second season in the National Hockey League. This season with the Sharks, he played in 47 games, registered four points (1 goal, 3 assists) and 26 penalty minutes. He averages 17:47 minutes of ice time per game. In 96 career regular season games, the 6’1’’, 195-pound defenseman registered 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) and 57 penalty minutes. In his rookie season in 2005-06, he played in all 11 playoff games with the Sharks and collected one assist.

Gorges, a native of Kelowna, British Columbia, joined the Sharks as a free agent on September 20, 2002. In his first season as a professional with Cleveland in the AHL in 2004-05, he was named the Barons’ Rookie of the Year.

Gorges played his junior hockey in Kelowna in the WHL, from 2000 to 2004. He totaled 152 career points in 245 regular season games with the Rocket (33 goals, 119 assists). As team captain, he led Kelowna to the Memorial Cup Championship in 2004, receiving the George Parsons Trophy (Tournament Most Sportsmanlike Player). He helped Team Canada capture the silver medal at the 2004 World Junior Championship. He was also named to WHL All-Star Teams twice (2004 and 2003).

Craig Rivet is currently playing in his 12th season in the NHL. He was the active player with the most games played in the Canadiens uniform with 692, including 653 regular season games (27th rank in team history). In regular season, the North Bay native registered 151 points (39 goals, 112 assists) and 795 penalty minutes (16th rank in team history).

[bengino]

wow, i find it pretty amazing that the Habs pulled a first rounder out of Rivet, though i still kinda wish that he would stay in Montreal... maybe he'll resign with the club after the season...

[rondo]

Great pick up for the sharks. The d needs a solid defensive dman. Montreal also did well. Georges has potential and a first rounder. I would also guess this means Souray is staying... Boy the west is going to be wild this should be a great playoff season.

[bengino]

Originally Posted by rondo

Great pick up for the sharks. They're d needs a solid defensive dman. Montreal also did well. Georges has potential and a first rounder. I would also guess this means Souray is staying...

you know.. i could possibly see the Habs turning that first rounder and Souray heading out for a big name player.. the Habs need a jolt and Gorges (even though i have no real knowledge on his hockey capabilities) won't help out too much this season

[rondo]

Originally Posted by bengino

you know.. i could possibly see the Habs turning that first rounder and Souray heading out for a big name player.. the Habs need a jolt and Gorges (even though i have no real knowledge on his hockey capabilities) won't help out too much this season

I don't think so. Souray, Komasericek (sp) and Rivet are all UFA I believe, so this means IMO that Souray and Komaserick will be staying. Who out there has a bigger name than souray that is available.

[Jensen]

Yay, finally the worst defenseman on earth is gone!

[Thrillhouse]

Good lord, Rivet fetches a first rounder. This is truly a sellers market. Some teams should realize they're not gonna make it sooner rather than later (*cough Edmonton *cough)

[Blouin]

Rivet is a UFA, so the first round pick is gonna end up a steal

[jkidd]

Wow. The Sharks just got a ton more tougher on the blue line, and thats already one hell of a tough blue line. Rivet is deffinately one of the more underrated fighters out there - plus he can play the game very well.

Great move by the Sharks.

[canuck2]

Great trade for Montreal. This is a young man's league and to get a first rounder is a real good thing.

[bengino]

Originally Posted by rondo

I don't think so. Souray, Komasericek (sp) and Rivet are all UFA I believe, so this means IMO that Souray and Komaserick will be staying. Who out there has a bigger name than souray that is available.

Komisarek is not a UFA, Markov is

[bhodi]

- Souray
- Komisarek
- Markov

Are all UFA ... So Rivet is too ...

Here, in MTL... We think it's a good trade, but most of the fans tought that Souray was leaving, not Rivet...

The next question is... : Does Koivu will continue to be the leader of the team ? Rivet was the bestfriend of Saku...

[bengino]

Originally Posted by bhodi

- Souray
- Komisarek
- Markov

Are all UFA ... So Rivet is too ...

Here, in MTL... We think it's a good trade, but most of the fans tought that Souray was leaving, not Rivet...

The next question is... : Does Koivu will continue to be the leader of the team ? Rivet was the bestfriend of Saku...

Komi is not a ufa... it was Rivet, Souray and Markov.. that's it

[mongoose]

rivet was a class player during his time with the habs he will help the sharks.

[EagerForprez55]

great pickup for the sharks.