OT: Josh Gorges appreciation thread

[windycity]

I liked Gorges, good character guy, gave his all. Wish him good luck in Buffalo.

 

[Miller Time]

Pure pro.
Arrived as a long shot to be an NHL regular, ended up a solid contributor, bled bleu/blanc/rouge.

Hope he gets the warm reception he deserves in his first game back.

Good luck in Buffalo Josh, just not against us of course.

 

[Bullsmith]

Heart and soul team guy, role model of commitment, clearly a great teammate. A hab I will remember fondly for decades, like Mike McPhee or Mike Keane. Special players because of who they made themselves, not what they were given.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...we'll miss your heart, we'll miss your drive...good luck in Buffalo, Josh!!...

 

[Scintillating10]

Gorges didn't have much talent but he always gave it 100%. Nobody on here will argue that

 

[sheed36]

Losing Gorges is gonna have a negative effect on the Habs penalty kill. I think losing him will be a big loss to the Habs team next year and the fans who wanted him gone will wish he was still a Hab. Sucks to see him go. Good luck with the Sabres Josh.

 

[19VJ17]

Thanks for being a warrior for us. I am sure you buddy Galy will give you a nice greeting in the blue paint next year

 

[Blind Gardien]

He played above and beyond his limitations, really hard worker, dedication and loyalty off the charts. Really sad how things became a bit of a circus, it would have been nicer to just be surprised on draft day that he was traded to Buffalo, without all the extra nonsense.

He bled and sacrificed for the Habs, played those great years on a wonky knee, and just did everything the team asked of him and more. I don't think many of us saw this coming when he was a throw-in on the Rivet trade, but the guy just refused to give up and became a really reliable player for us.

Best of luck in Buffalo Gorges!

 

[BenchBrawl]

The Gorges contract was the mistake.Too bad because you need guys like Gorges to win.

 

[JLP]

Like many I think if he'd been signed for less as a great 3rd pairing guy his stay in Montreal could have been longer. Sayonara Josh best wishes !

 

[No More Subban]

Damn, I'm really sad to see this guy leave this way. I'm still disappointed with posters here who criticized him for simply wanting to be a part of this team.

Good luck, Gorgy.

 

[nyhabsfan]

I have nothing but admiration for Josh Gorges, I hope he comes back after his career is over and finds a place in the orginzation.


Best of luck to him, his wife and his newborn!

He is part of my all Habs all Heart team.

Koivu
Naslund
Gorges
Rivet

 

[Capitano]

All heart and guts...will miss him. It's always tough to say goodbye to a guy that understood what it meant to be a hab...

The end might be bitter, but the habs gave him his chance, and also gave him a pretty good contract for the talents that he brought to the game so in the end even though he is not a hab anymore, at least he is taken care of. Part of me wishes to have kept him in the 5-6 spot for the money that Weaver is getting, but Josh isn't going to give up that money. So goodbye Josh...all the best!

 

[CHarlie]

Seemed to be a great teammate and put a helluva an effort out there..........I am pretty sure Price will miss his ass in his face all year long.

Sorry Josh but if you want to be a goalie you should wear the pads.

 

[Em Ancien]

Great guy, left it all on the ice. I still remember seeing this totally lost kid that looked like waiver fodder we got back in the Rivet deal and he became a stud after the first half of the 07-08 season. Will fondly remember his time here, but I can't say I'm not happy he was dealt because it's going to be a steep downward slope from here on out.

 

[Andy]

I still think that, despite his limitations, he's the type of player you win with. Considering all the contracts that get tossed around the nhl, 3.9 million wasn't that bad.

Always liked his game. He was overrated for a little while in habs land, but he quickly went to being under appreciated.

Two conference finals, two division wins and a first place finish with Gorges playing significant minutes on the habs D-core.

 

[25get]

Gorges was part of the identity of the Habs.
Enough to be a candidate for C in the last four years.

He was probably seeing himself as a potential C and now he is traded.
You guys can understand the shock...

Anyway, he was all heart and soul with us.

 

[Tyson]

Warrior who will be missed more than we know.

 

[Mandala]

Thanks for everything, solid play and community involvement.

I hope you can find your way back to the Habs either at the end of your career or after in a job similar to Brisebois.

 

[NHLFutureGuy3]

Love the guy, hopefully he has no hard feelings towards MTL. Good luck.

Kevin McGran ‏@kevin_mcgran · 1m
Gorges on why he nixed trade to #Leafs : “I’ve grown to hate this team†Will fit in with Sabres.

So often we hear that players don't actually care about rivalries and it's just something sold by the media to hype up a match. Gorges is proof that the players care about the rivalries just like we do. So long Josh, your heart and determination will be missed.

Oh and did any of you know he was the captain of the Kelowna Rockets?

Had to say it one last time.

 

[le_sean]

I still think that, despite his limitations, he's the type of player you win with. Considering all the contracts that get tossed around the nhl, 3.9 million wasn't that bad.

Always liked his game. He was overrated for a little while in habs land, but he quickly went to being under appreciated.

Two conference finals, two division wins and a first place finish with Gorges playing significant minutes on the habs D-core.

The problem is those trips to the Conference finals are taking their toll on him. He's never going to get better, only more beat up. His steady decline and longterm contract would make it more and more difficult to move him. It's unfortunate because you really do win with these guys.

 

[Raimu]

I'll miss Josh Gorges, but, I suppose it's best he goes while he is still good. The team is transitioning away from the Koivu/Kovy and Gomez/Cammy/Gio eras, and sadly he's a casualty of that. We needed more Right-handers on the blueline. (Cody Franson was the original Leafs trade)

Best of luck in Buffalo, real solid trade for them.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Loved his dedication! I remember his 1st interview at the airport after the trade with SJ. He became a good D with the Habs.

 

[Dr_Hook]

I loved Gorges ! At his best, he was a fine heart-and-soul 2nd pairing D. Loved the warrior selfless attitude. Thanks for the services and the class you displayed. It was a great ride and you will be remembered dearly !!

 

[Jee]

**** man it's going to be hard watching him in another jersey. He's a true warrior.