| Scott Gomez |
| Scott Carlos Gomez Center Left-Handed Shot Height: 5' 11", Weight: 200 pounds Born: 12.23.79 Anchorage, Alaska |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers, 7.1.07 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Gomez is probably the most hated Devils alum out there right now... but I'm not talking about THAT. It's over and done with,
and I'd rather focus on the positives.
Such as his puck handling skills and his speed coming up the ice adding a different element to the Devils offense when he joined
the team. It would lead him to 51 assists, an All-Star Game appearance, and the Calder Trophy in 2000... oh, and the Cup,
too. :P
He remained an integral part of the team throughout his tenure in New Jersey, but he raised his game in a huge way in 05-06
with the absence of Patrik Elias for half the season and being paired with Brian Gionta. He would reach a career high in goals
(33) and points (84) that year.
During that offseason, though, is where troubles began off the ice, all over his pay. An arbitrator ruled for Gomez to receive a
1-year, 5 million dollar deal for 06-07. So when he became a UFA the following offseason, it was clear that Lou Lamoriello
wasn't gonna resign him.
So he signed with the Rangers. Probably the only team that could afford him. And while he did have a good season that first
one there, he hasn't been the same since, even with the Canadiens.
and I'd rather focus on the positives.
Such as his puck handling skills and his speed coming up the ice adding a different element to the Devils offense when he joined
the team. It would lead him to 51 assists, an All-Star Game appearance, and the Calder Trophy in 2000... oh, and the Cup,
too. :P
He remained an integral part of the team throughout his tenure in New Jersey, but he raised his game in a huge way in 05-06
with the absence of Patrik Elias for half the season and being paired with Brian Gionta. He would reach a career high in goals
(33) and points (84) that year.
During that offseason, though, is where troubles began off the ice, all over his pay. An arbitrator ruled for Gomez to receive a
1-year, 5 million dollar deal for 06-07. So when he became a UFA the following offseason, it was clear that Lou Lamoriello
wasn't gonna resign him.
So he signed with the Rangers. Probably the only team that could afford him. And while he did have a good season that first
one there, he hasn't been the same since, even with the Canadiens.
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| Entry Draft: 1998 First Round Pick (27th overall) by the New Jersey Devils |
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| Playoff Statistics with the Franchise |
