Taro T Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Good pickup. Would be looking at least 4 years out before that pick is worth what Georges will bring now. Quote
X. Benedict Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Wow. He'll be 30 this summer and is 6'1", 200 lbs, under contract for 4 more years at $3.9MM per year, has played over 20 min per game for the Habs for SIX years in a row and doesn't score, fight or take penalties. So a stay-home veteran defenseman with a ton of experience -- which is definitely something this D group needs -- at a pretty low price. One thing about Gorges is I've never seen him take a bad penalty. He's smart. Bad news for webber though. Quote
spndnchz Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Thread pinned, and yes, I'm weeping. Put some cream on it and get back in the game! Quote
LastPommerFan Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Thread pinned, and yes, I'm weeping. Quote
Brawndo Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Ryan Kennedy @THNRyanKennedy 36s Gorges will be a great leader in Buffalo for young D like Pysyk, Ristolainen and Zadorov #Sabres Quote
That Aud Smell Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 One precious pick gone. Interesting. And miles to go before he sleeps. Seriously. He has too many. Quote
X. Benedict Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Put some cream on it and get back in the game! Yeah. Tape an aspirin to it. Quote
dudacek Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 One thing about Gorges is I've never seen him take a bad penalty. He's smart. Bad news for webber though. He is everything we hoped Mike would be. Quote
Trettioåtta Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 2016 2nd rounder is a cheap price. I like the pick up Quote
Stoner Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Put some cream on it and get back in the game! TWSS. Quote
spndnchz Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 He's on NHL network now http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=616&id=627289&lang=en Quote
nfreeman Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 One thing about Gorges is I've never seen him take a bad penalty. He's smart. Bad news for webber though. Still plenty of room for Webby in the top 6 or 7, innit? Myers-Gorges Pysyk-? Weber-? ? I suppose all 3 slots could be taken by Risto, Nikita and Rudy, but I think that is pretty unlikely. Quote
Iron Crotch Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 He is everything we hoped Mike would be. This. Gorges is a better Weber. Montreal fans are pissed. Was listening to NHL radio yesterday and they were interviewing a guy who has covered the Habs for the past 8 years (can't remember the reporters name)... he gushed about Gorges. We'll sign another defenseman, but hard to predict who that might be. Probably someone more offensive-minded (?). Quote
LastPommerFan Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Still plenty of room for Webby in the top 6 or 7, innit? Myers-Gorges Pysyk-? Weber-? ? I suppose all 3 slots could be taken by Risto, Nikita and Rudy, but I think that is pretty unlikely. Is McCabe ready? Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 SABRES ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN JOSH GORGES FROM MONTREAL BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 1, 2014) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has acquired defenseman Josh Gorges from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Minnesota’s second-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The pick was previously acquired on March 5, 2014 from the Minnesota Wild along with Torrey Mitchell and a second-round pick in 2014 in exchange for Matt Moulson and Cody McCormick. Gorges (6’1”, 201 lbs., 8/14/84) appeared in 66 games for the Canadiens in 2013-14, recording 14 points (1+13) and 12 penalty minutes. In 560 NHL games spent with the Canadiens and the San Jose Sharks, the defenseman has amassed 98 points (14+84) and 249 penalty minutes. A native of Kelowna, British Columbia, Gorges has also appeared in 68 NHL playoff games, totaling nine assists and 35 penalty minutes. Quote
dudacek Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Gorges may have a Myers connection. Both came through the Kelowna Rockets system. I think both still have homes there. Quote
Hoss Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Posted July 1, 2014 I absolutely love hearing this type of competitive level. He refused to go to Toronto because he legitimately just doesn't like them. Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Lets all send a big "Haw Haw" Toronto's way. HA HA, he said he hates Toronto Quote
beerme1 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Answering why he wouldn't accept a trade to Toronto, because he hates them lol Quote
Iron Crotch Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Answering why he wouldn't accept a trade to Toronto, because he hates them lol Nick Cotsonika @cotsonika 6m Gorges, on rejecting TOR: "I've grown to hate this team. To play against them, how could I really go and put my heart and soul into it?" Quote
K-9 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 One thing about Gorges is I've never seen him take a bad penalty. He's smart. Bad news for webber though. Gee, what a shame. GO SABRES!!! Quote
Hoss Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Posted July 1, 2014 Tank is over. Gionta coming next? No on the first one, yes on the second. Quote
X. Benedict Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Nick Cotsonika @cotsonika 6m Gorges, on rejecting TOR: "I've grown to hate this team. To play against them, how could I really go and put my heart and soul into it?" Best first 10 minutes as a Buffalo Sabre Ever. Quote
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