The defenceman wanted a longer contract.
But he’s used to having to prove his worth.
“I’m happy that I got a contract because I never wanted to go to arbitration,” Gorges told Pat Hickey. “I’ve been in this position before in my career. Every year since I’ve left junior I’ve been in a position where I have to prove myself, and I just have to go out and have the best year I can.”
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