Doohickie Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Based on skill set, he should not make this team. But he makes $4mil and has is the most experienced defender, so he stays on as a bottom pairing guy and likely sees more time as injuries dictate. But in the second half of the season his usage will decrease because, you know, saving him for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 He will be in the top 6 on opening night. Housley will want a veteran presence on the team to help him roll out his system. As the system clicks, Josh's presence on the blue line will be less critical. I agree, if everyone is healthy I think he's a bottom pair guy and Beaulieu is scratched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I have been ready to move on for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 He will be in the top 6 on opening night. Housley will want a veteran presence on the team to help him roll out his system. As the system clicks, Josh's presence on the blue line will be less critical. I can't see Josh being there, because where is he going to play? He'd have to beat out Beaulieu. Not gonna happen. I agree that it will come down to Gorges vs Antipin for the last spot in the top 6. Risto, Scandella, McCabe, Bogo and Beaulieu are all locks IMHO. I do think though that Antipin will have to earn it, and that it's far from certain that he'll do so (although I sure hope he does). I don't think it's Gorges v Antipin, because there is no way Gorges can beat out a guy who, aside from anything else, actually plays on the right side. Gorges can't. Gorges only chance is to find space on the left side. Barring a camp injury, I really can't see him making it into the opening 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Gorges was a bottom 3 regular playing D in the entire league last year in case anyone forgot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Gorges was a bottom 3 regular playing D in the entire league last year in case anyone forgot Well, I had forgotten.......thanks, man. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 No matter what, at maximum he goes away after this year whether he plays in the meantime or not. His salary isn't negatively impacting what the team can or will do. All good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAud Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I could see him traded for "future considerations" or it's equivalent. I'm really hoping this regime decides there is no reason for Gorges to see the ice for the Sabres this year. Casey Nelson, Guhle, Fedun, Falk...anyone else really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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