shortcat1 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Gorges has been upgraded, by sportsnet.ca, as a 4th defenseman. For a long time, he was considered 6th or 7th. It looks like his work ethic, qualities and aptitude have made him recognized by these non-partisan evaluators as a higher quality defenseman. What a huge steal by Gainey! Gorges & Pacioretti for Craig Rivet. I'm also glad for Gorges... he was so heavily maligned when he was claimed by the Canadiens - just a throw-in to be thrown out. Here's the link: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/players/Josh_Gorges/ GO :hlogo: GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I love throw-ins! Nice to think that the habs have him for another 2 years at $1.1M AAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les_glorieux Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) I'm pretty sure that Sportsnet doesn't write these up. The exact same Strengths, Weaknesses, and Career Potential descriptions used to be on TSN. It's done by a third-party, but I don't know who. Edited December 10, 2008 by les_glorieux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm pretty sure that Sportsnet doesn't write these up. The exact same Strengths, Weaknesses, and Career Potential descriptions used to be on TSN. It's done by a third-party, but I don't know who. Yeah, I miss those on TSN. Thanks for the heads up that they're now on Sportsnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMPL Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I always thought they were on TSN too. I like the career potentials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I love throw-ins! Nice to think that the habs have him for another 2 years at $1.1M AAV With the uncertain salary cap upcoming the next few years, and with all the free agents the Habs have coming next summer, it sure is great to have Gorges locked up at that salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Look at who's leading the Habs with a +17 rating. Keep up the great work Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 If I remember correctly, neither Sportsnet or TSN write those. They all take them from from the hockey news website. http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/hockey...player.cgi?4403 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I've been slightly skeptical that Gorges could sustain his play at that level. But he really impressed me against Pittsburgh, against a formidable offence. He seems, if anything, to keep getting better. An impressive display of character and determination from a player who has surpassed everyone's expectation. I don't think he's the final answer to our blueline, though - mostly because he's not a realistic PP option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 After going +3 last night, he now leads the team with a +17 rating (no one else is over +11). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I've been slightly skeptical that Gorges could sustain his play at that level. But he really impressed me against Pittsburgh, against a formidable offence. He seems, if anything, to keep getting better. An impressive display of character and determination from a player who has surpassed everyone's expectation. I don't think he's the final answer to our blueline, though - mostly because he's not a realistic PP option. Ideally, i'd like to see an upgrade on the blueline by replacing Bouillon with someone better. Maybe easier said than done, but the Cube's play has been very mediocre lately, even Breezer seems to be playing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 After going +3 last night, he now leads the team with a +17 rating (no one else is over +11). He is tied for 7th in the league in +/-. I will surely buy a Josh Gorges jersey in the next year or so. His passion and will to win cannot be matched, he rarely makes a mistake and when he does he does all within his power to make up for it. He is also getting more puck confidence and thus slowly but surely becoming a more offensive threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ideally, i'd like to see an upgrade on the blueline by replacing Bouillon with someone better. Maybe easier said than done, but the Cube's play has been very mediocre lately, even Breezer seems to be playing better. Another bad play by Bouillon cost the Habs a goal. Loses another battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Another bad play by Bouillon cost the Habs a goal. Loses another battle. Meh, Gorges was awful today as well. Just a bad game in general. The Cube still wins more battles than he loses. Same with Gorges, same with Hamrlik, same with Komisarek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Meh, Gorges was awful today as well. Just a bad game in general. The Cube still wins more battles than he loses. Same with Gorges, same with Hamrlik, same with Komisarek. I agree that this was not one of Josh's best games. But the Cube has lost too many battles this year. D-man just need to hold their own. When they are losing battles constantly, something has to give and the Cube should be in the pressbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 If I remember correctly, neither Sportsnet or TSN write those. They all take them from from the hockey news website. http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/hockey...player.cgi?4403 haha, wrong! The Hockey News takes it at the same place as Sportsnet & TSN: http://www.forecaster.ca/demo/hockey/index.cgi Talk about diversity of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I had a feeling I was wrong. Thanks for the info Mr. Kozed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ideally, i'd like to see an upgrade on the blueline by replacing Bouillon with someone better. Maybe easier said than done, but the Cube's play has been very mediocre lately, even Breezer seems to be playing better. Sorry I disagree! Although Bouillon might have had a few bad games lately, his overall play this season has been more than adequate. One d-man who seems to be having alot of problems is Brisebois. I was under the impression that Breezer was supposed to sit out some games...however, I get the impression that Breezer has played in every Habs game in the past 2 months. Maybe Breezer is due for some time off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Sorry I disagree! Although Bouillon might have had a few bad games lately, his overall play this season has been more than adequate. One d-man who seems to be having alot of problems is Brisebois. I was under the impression that Breezer was supposed to sit out some games...however, I get the impression that Breezer has played in every Habs game in the past 2 months. Maybe Breezer is due for some time off... O'Byrne's regression and Dandy's injury has forced Breezer into everyday duty... and Carbo doesn't seem to keen on Weber dressing as a d-man at this point. We'll see how it plays out, but I suspect we'll be seeing more Breezer before we see less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 O'Byrne's regression and Dandy's injury has forced Breezer into everyday duty... and Carbo doesn't seem to keen on Weber dressing as a d-man at this point. We'll see how it plays out, but I suspect we'll be seeing more Breezer before we see less. True...I had forgotten about Dandy. I'd still like to see Carbo give Weber a Chance, and give Breezer a night off. (3 games in 4 nights coming up!) It might give Breezer a chance to cathc his breath, and it would allow us to see what Weber can actually do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Carbo said just a week or two ago (before he was called up) that he didn't think Weber was NHL ready so I don't think he wants to play him at all unless it's out of necessity (i.e. an injury). But giving Brisebois a rest wouldn't be a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Carbo said just a week or two ago (before he was called up) that he didn't think Weber was NHL ready so I don't think he wants to play him at all unless it's out of necessity (i.e. an injury). But giving Brisebois a rest wouldn't be a bad idea. 19 more games and Breisbois reaches 1000. So that will be nice. We can use him more sparingly I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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