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Next, in the ongoing roster review #4 Josh Gorges D (three years left at $3.9 million per, age 30) Buffalo 46/0/6/20/-28/16 Gorges was generally welcomed by the fanbase when Murray traded an extra second-round for him last summer. A gritty, fearless leader with a reputation as being a solid top-four defensive defenceman, he was considered a good guy to help show the kids the way through what was expected to be a tough season. The results were mixed. His commitment was evident, but the results were sketchy. Gorges appeared to wear down after night after night of throwing his body in front of shots playing against the other team's top shooters. The constant losing also appeared to chafe on him mentally to a greater degree than most. Injury ended his season prematurely. Whispers have since grown that perhaps Montreal traded him at just the right time because he has lost a step. And the revelation he has undergone micro fracture surgery, a procedure basketball players have been slow to return from, has many concerned he will be able to contribute much this year at all. However, it has also been argued that his injuries may have contributed to his disappointing play prior to his departure. He definitely enters the season with something to prove. Links to the rest of the series: