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From Undrafted to 783 NHL Games: The Rise of Josh Gorges and His Journey to the BC Hockey Hall of Fame

From Undrafted to 783 NHL Games: The Rise of Josh Gorges and His Journey to the BC Hockey Hall of Fame

In the high-stakes world of the NHL, being "undrafted" is often perceived to be a polite way of being told you aren’t quite enough. For Josh Gorges, that label wasn't a roadblock; it was a catalyst.

Underrated Habs Players: Josh Gorges

Underrated Habs Players: Josh Gorges

During his years with the Montreal Canadiens there wasn’t a single player who was more of an unsung hero than defenseman Josh Gorges.  The Montreal Canadiens acquired Josh Gorges at the Trade Deadline along with a 1st Round pick that became Max Pacioretty for defenseman Craig Rivet.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / August 13, 2025
Longtime Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Returns to Hockey in New Role After Nearly a Decade

Longtime Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Returns to Hockey in New Role After Nearly a Decade

Josh Gorges retired from the NHL after the 2017/18 season, and now the long-time Canadiens blue liner has joined the Kelowna Rockets as an assistant coach.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / Dose.ca / February 5, 2025
Carey Price, Josh Gorges, and Travis Moen seen together at a hockey game

Carey Price, Josh Gorges, and Travis Moen seen together at a hockey game

Carey Price made a rare public appearance this weekend. The former goaltender for the Canadiens was seen at a WHL game in Kelowna between the local team, the Rockets, and the Swift Current Broncos, accompanied by his two former teammates Travis Moen and Josh Gorges.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 11, 2024
Max Pacioretty did what Josh Gorges always refused to do

Max Pacioretty did what Josh Gorges always refused to do

Josh Gorges played in the right era to be loved by Canadiens fans. He had a gritty style of play that would still be praised today, but if he were playing in 2024, he’d clearly be criticized for his lack of offense.

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