franck5890 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app?page=Pla...age&tab=prf Position: Defenceman Shoots: Left Height: 6' 1" Weight: 195 Born: 14 Aug '84 Born in: Kelowna, BC, Canada MTL Season: 2nd NHL Season: 3rd Acquired: Acquired on February 25, 2007 along with a San Jose Sharks 1st round pick in 2007 in return for defenseman Craig Rivet and a Canadiens' 5th round pick in 2008 / Signed by San Jose as a free agent on Sept. 20, 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habcore Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 After reading several articles about Gorges great leadership qualities I'd be happy to see him get a letter this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357908_1475251331 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 honorable mention to gorges for a great game played in pre-season. was really the saving grace and should have gotten a star- maybe even two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 honorable mention to gorges for a great game played in pre-season. was really the saving grace and should have gotten a star- maybe even two. He should have gotten 2 stars lol? Anyway, I like Josh a lot but he did start to wear down a bit down the stretch last year so I think watching his minutes earlier in the season is the best way to go. He kind of got thrown in to a bigger role last season because he was one of the only guy's playing competently post all star game. He's a good kid though, I love the idea of him and Gill as a 3rd pairing, solid, smart and between them they're pretty good at everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manatee-X Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 He should have gotten 2 stars lol? Anyway, I like Josh a lot but he did start to wear down a bit down the stretch last year so I think watching his minutes earlier in the season is the best way to go. He kind of got thrown in to a bigger role last season because he was one of the only guy's playing competently post all star game. He's a good kid though, I love the idea of him and Gill as a 3rd pairing, solid, smart and between them they're pretty good at everything. It's incredibly helpful that we are able to feel good about having our third defensive pairing on the ice at just about any point in a game. This should help to keep Markov's minutes down, leaving him fresher for times when we really need offense (e.g. the PP) and for later in the season/playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357908_1475251331 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 He should have gotten 2 stars lol? Anyway, I like Josh a lot but he did start to wear down a bit down the stretch last year so I think watching his minutes earlier in the season is the best way to go. He kind of got thrown in to a bigger role last season because he was one of the only guy's playing competently post all star game. He's a good kid though, I love the idea of him and Gill as a 3rd pairing, solid, smart and between them they're pretty good at everything. lol- eating goat cheese before the game and yeah he gets that extra star. lol no seriously i have a bad taste in my mouth for not respecting him and givng him hype about him and carey being such good buds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-24 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 not lookin good, has had a bad camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babinator77 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 not lookin good, has had a bad camp i thought he had a much getter game last night than on sunday. was matched against cros or malkin and did a decent job imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Can anyone who watched the game tell me how Gorges played? He finished at -2 on the stat sheet, but I hate using plus-minus as a gauge of player performance on a given night because it tells you nothing about the circumstances which led to the goals against. Also, when you're facing Crosby & Malkin, you are going to get scored on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babinator77 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Can anyone who watched the game tell me how Gorges played? He finished at -2 on the stat sheet, but I hate using plus-minus as a gauge of player performance on a given night because it tells you nothing about the circumstances which led to the goals against. Also, when you're facing Crosby & Malkin, you are going to get scored on. i was at the game and as i said above i thought he played a much tighter game than against the bruins. i thought he handled the puck and the corners well enough in our zone. his positioning was better and he covered his man decently. no break out passes yet and not a great performance but overall an improvement over sunday especially considering he was on our second pairing and, as you noted, covered malkin or crosby all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 i was at the game and as i said above i thought he played a much tighter game than against the bruins. i thought he handled the puck and the corners well enough in our zone. his positioning was better and he covered his man decently. no break out passes yet and not a great performance but overall an improvement over sunday especially considering he was on our second pairing and, as you noted, covered malkin or crosby all night. Thanks, bigs. That sounds like an informed assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babinator77 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks, bigs. That sounds like an informed assessment. we'll see. i'm sure others will have different opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamkennelly Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 he looked bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshGorgesFan Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Says you! Josh had a solid start to the year last year, but like someone said up there, he kind of got worn out for getting so much ice time and so many responsibilities...but this year he should be prepared, and he should have a lot more help back there too. It sucks that I can't find and watch our preseason games anywhere, so I really don't know how anyone is playing... but I am a firm believe that Gorges has been playing very well, haha. Nice too see some good reports by people anyways. And I am excited for October 1st when I'll be able to watch games again and watch the Habs get their first two points and beat the Leafs!!! Who knows what to expect in that game because just like us, they have quite the new team too... Go Habs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike77 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 After reading several articles about Gorges great leadership qualities I'd be happy to see him get a letter this year. i agree ,it will eventually happen..if he has a long healthy career he will wear a C not lookin good, has had a bad camp what are you watchin .i have seen 2 games and he was best d man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-24 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Can anyone who watched the game tell me how Gorges played? He finished at -2 on the stat sheet, but I hate using plus-minus as a gauge of player performance on a given night because it tells you nothing about the circumstances which led to the goals against. Also, when you're facing Crosby & Malkin, you are going to get scored on. hes been slow and sluggish all pre season just playing a sloppy game, not what he is capable of but still 8 days for him to get it in gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babinator77 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 i have seen 2 games and he was best d man which two games were those? i'm happy to support gorges when he plays well but i've seen him play better than he has in the preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshGorgesFan Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I agree - I definitely think Josh will get an A in the near future! And wow, Josh is moving the puck very well, he looks very confident out there and he has had some quality scoring oppurtunities!!!! I like O'Byrne and Gorges together too, they seem to have some good chemistry going. Great game by Gorges so far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manatee-X Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I was stuck just listening to the game last night, but just the amount of times I heard things like "and Gorges pinching in... OH! Great scoring chance!" makes me think he must have had a pretty good game. I wonder, with Martin's emphasis on the D joining the rush, if Josh will put up some decent offensive numbers this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I was stuck just listening to the game last night, but just the amount of times I heard things like "and Gorges pinching in... OH! Great scoring chance!" makes me think he must have had a pretty good game. I wonder, with Martin's emphasis on the D joining the rush, if Josh will put up some decent offensive numbers this year? They're probably learning a new "System" where you cover for the point man when a D pinches in. Something Carbonneau never taught them, I guess. Last year all I can remember was, "D pinches in... Odd man rush against Montreal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRETZKYANDGRAF Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Last year all I can remember was, "D pinches in... Odd man rush against Montreal." Soo True. Josh looking solid so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rygar Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The TSN guys were thinking Josh is a legitimate candidate for captaincy. After thinking about that, I wouldn't be opposed to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The TSN guys were thinking Josh is a legitimate candidate for captaincy. After thinking about that, I wouldn't be opposed to it. Oi. Really? The guy had a mediocre camp and it's not even clear that he deserves to be in the lineup over O'Byrne, but we want to make him captain? I like Josh, but he's a 5th d-man at best and he might not even be around after the end of next season when he goes UFA. And I don't want to overpay to keep him in Montreal because he's our captain and we feel obliged to spend cap space on heart, soul, and other cliché. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rygar Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oi. Really? The guy had a mediocre camp and it's not even clear that he deserves to be in the lineup over O'Byrne, but we want to make him captain? I like Josh, but he's a 5th d-man at best and he might not even be around after the end of next season when he goes UFA. And I don't want to overpay to keep him in Montreal because he's our captain and we feel obliged to spend cap space on heart, soul, and other cliché. I never thought about the second point you make, but my opinion was based mostly on his personality. I thought he played pretty good last year (I caught one game of pre-season and most of that I spent wowing at how great the midgets were doing against Pittsburgh's B-team). I think he's got the personality of a leader, but you do make a good point. jlglib had a good point in the O'Byrne thread - Josh does wear out a little bit towards the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosalie52 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Let's go, ''Gorgeous Gorges''! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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