Gorges gone, Rivet in.

Well, all the Gorges-haters on Chompboard will be happy. Josh and a 1st round pick left for Montreal while Craig Rivet and a 2008 5th round draft pick will make their way through immigration to California. Rivet has spent his 12 years in the league with the Canadiens and now finds himself the oldest player on his new team. A major reason the Sharks acquired him. Many believed his teammate, Sourey, would be a Shark, but the names being tossed around for him (Carle, Pavelski, etc.) were not about to be traded by GM Doug Wilson. Hopefully Rivet's leadership will strengthen the D-line and provide the much needed depth on the blueline. While he may not have the stats the Sheldon Souray holds, he does (apparently) have the leadership. What remains to be seen is how far he can help the Sharks go in the playoffs. (Also, will he stay after the season, or is this an expensive rental player?)