habsguy26 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of Josh Gorges to a six-year contract extension.The 27-year-old defender will earn an average salary of $3.9 million per year over the six years of the deal.Gorges, who is one of the Canadiens assistant captains, has a goal and nine assists in 39 games this season while leading the team with a +6 plus/minus differential.Overall, this is a good signing. Gorges is a heart and soul defender who makes sound plays and blocks a ton of shots. He is also a great leader, perhaps a future captain. What do you guys think of this signing? Does it buy time for Gauthier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I think the signing is a great one for the Habs. The going rate for most quality d-men seems to be just around 4M+. Although I'm not fond of deals much longer than 4 years. Georges will only be 33 when it ends.Hope it helps set a ball park figure to sign Carle.....just not for as many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsguy26 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I also love this deal. 30 is around the age where defenders peak, and I am super excited. And I have a feeling Carle will bolt... just a feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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