REV-G Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 While watching the Canadiens defence I have been impressed with the development of young defenceman Josh Gorges. So I couldn't help but wonder who, today, we would rather have. The experience of Rivet or the youth and potential of Gorges. Craig Rivet is 34, played in 74 games this year, scored 5 goals, 30 assists, was plus 3 and earns $2.470 million. Josh Gorges is 24, played in 62 games this year, scored 0 goals, 9 assists, was even in plus/minus and earns $495.000. My choice would be Josh Gorges. Craig Rivet looked tired last year and I think his time in Montreal was up. Over the next year or two he'll probably start to wind down his career. Gorges is young, looks fresh and eager and not afraid to hit. I think we have a developing young defenceman with lots of potential who could be a top 6 defenceman in the coming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I agree 100% gorges will be a long term assett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 No doubt about it, i'm happy we got Gorges in the Rivet trade!| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carey31price Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Gorges, younger, cheaper, is a solid 4-6th defenceman...Doesn't make highlight reel plays and also doesn't make brutal plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortHanded Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I would also rather have Gorges, but I want to add that it's not like we got Gorges for Rivet straight up. Let's please not forget the pick that turned out to be Patrocietty (sp??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) I think this is a flawed question. The real question should be would you rather have Craig Rivet or Josh Gorges AND Max Pacioretty. If we think we'd pick Gorges over Rivet straight up think about how one sided that deal is when you add in Max. edit: Just saw that post above.... my thoughts exactly Edited April 14, 2008 by nhfarber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Definitely rather have Gorges instead of Rivet for a variety of reasons. Rivet was a great warrior here, but his time was up. 1) Gorges younger. 2) Salary difference. 3) Gorges has much better mobility. 4) Gorges fits in better with the younger core group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan84 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I would have rather has Gorges for sure. He is still young and is chaep. We would not have been able to hold onto Rivet anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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