Waived: Scott Gomez [UPDATE: Has been bought out and is UFA]

[Uber Coca]

I hope he doesn't sign with your team. Useless player with a nice personnality.

[The Big Jankowski]

Sadly he would have a legitimate chance at being the #1 C for my Flames.

[Uber Coca]

Originally Posted by The Big Jankowski

Sadly he would have a legitimate chance at being the #1 C for my Flames.

And he couldn't crack the line-up of a team finishing 28th last season, no less. That's depressing from a Flames POV.

[The Big Jankowski]

Originally Posted by Uber Coca

And he couldn't crack the line-up of a team finishing 28th last season, no less. That's depressing from a Flames POV.

It's the reality of the Flames situation, they are stronger on the wings but have major question marks down the middle. If Gomez wants to try and ressurect his career, Calgary should be his choice.

[Caballo Blanco]

Originally Posted by Uber Coca

And he couldn't crack the line-up of a team finishing 28th last season, no less. That's depressing from a Flames POV.

Gomez is better than 95 % of his former team's forwards. The problem was his contract.

[Viking Mode]

Gomez could take 3C for Avs if O'Reilly continues to be a wannabe Russian.

[punkr0x]

Originally Posted by SpezDispenser

If I was Gomez, I'd call Lou and tell him I'd play for him for free this year. A good fit is a good fit.

Obviously not for free but for league minimum 1-year contract, prove he can still play and get a chance for another cup. Why not, he already got paid for this year.

[Wedontneedroads]

SJ will take him at $1 mil/year and stick him on the 3rd/4th line.

[Uber Coca]

Originally Posted by Caballo Blanco

Gomez is better than 95 % of his former team's forwards. The problem was his contract.

Thanks for the laugh. I won't even try to argue since it's too far from the reality.

[Tim Wallach]

Originally Posted by Caballo Blanco

Gomez is better than 95 % of his former team's forwards. The problem was his contract.

Wow.

I guess this is a poster who has not watched a Hab game in the last two seasons.

[Andy]

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper
As many as 6 including #devils #canes #isles "@SunGarrioch: Not sure how many teams are in on UFA S. Gomez but #sharks have tendered offer."

[Tim Wallach]

Originally Posted by Andy

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper
As many as 6 including #devils #canes #isles "@SunGarrioch: Not sure how many teams are in on UFA S. Gomez but #sharks have tendered offer."

Interesting that Kyper says the Canes are interested as their beat reporter tweeted earlier today that Rutherford told him no interest.

[Stjonnypopo]

Originally Posted by Tim Wallach

Interesting that Kyper says the Canes are interested as their beat reporter tweeted earlier today that Rutherford told him no interest.

Rutherford is obviously embarassed to even be contemplating having Gomez on his team.

[Uber Coca]

Originally Posted by Andy

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper
As many as 6 including #devils #canes #isles "@SunGarrioch: Not sure how many teams are in on UFA S. Gomez but #sharks have tendered offer."

Quite interesting how the contract can alter the opinion we have on a player's performance. I understand the reasoning behind it. Gomez was virtually destroying any chances of getting better and signing UFA's.

Still, the Canadiens were the laughing stock of the NHL because Gomez earned 7 millions dollars while being unable to crack a weak lineup. He had nothing over Desharnais, Plekanec or Eller justifying his presence on the ice. Guess what? Gomez at league minimum is the same player without the big contract.

He's a nice guy, but very one dimensional. Can't believe some teams are desperate enough to grab him.

Also, Martin made his mea culpa on television about not benching Gomez. Being aware of his errors is part of being a coach, he said.

[Chairman Mallard]

Sign with the sharks, so I can proudly wear a Gomez jersey to every game

[OneSharpMarble]

Originally Posted by Tim Wallach

Wow.

I guess this is a poster who has not watched a Hab game in the last two seasons.

Probably doesn't watch hockey in general.

[Bourne Endeavor]

Originally Posted by Stjonnypopo

Rutherford is obviously embarassed to even be contemplating having Gomez on his team.

Clearly someone told him, "You can't pawn him off to Montreal if he fails."

[Brock Anton]

Originally Posted by Tim Wallach

Interesting that Kyper says the Canes are interested as their beat reporter tweeted earlier today that Rutherford told him no interest.

Chip said he was "told" the 'Canes had no interest, doubtful that it came straight from JR.

[boredmale]

Originally Posted by Uber Coca

He's a nice guy, but very one dimensional. Can't believe some teams are desperate enough to grab him.

Gomez was a 60 point guy 2 seasons ago and some may write off last season as him having an injury riddled season. Personally I think the only reason a team signs Gomez is they need a 2nd line center and hopes he regains his form, if you already have your first 2 spots filled he will be useless being bottom 6.

[AvsFan20]

Kind of hopes he signs with the Avs...we could use another bottom 6 center with O'Reilly gone.

[Kitten Mittons]

Originally Posted by boredmale

Gomez was a 60 point guy 2 seasons ago and some may write off last season as him having an injury riddled season. Personally I think the only reason a team signs Gomez is they need a 2nd line center and hopes he regains his form, if you already have your first 2 spots filled he will be useless being bottom 6.

There's no team in the league desperate enough to sign Gomez for a 2nd line role.

[Andy]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
Hearing NJ, Car, SJ and Ana among some teams that have inquired about Gomez...

[tycobb]

I am hoping he signs with NJ. Coudl use him on the 2nd pp and 2nd line with Elias. The EGG line was one of my favorites back in the day.

[broinwhyteridge]

Originally Posted by Caballo Blanco

Gomez is better than 95 % of his former team's forwards. The problem was his contract.

That and performance or lack thereof.

[smackdaddy]

How Sather managed to send him to Montreal will always impress me. I don't think I've ever seen a franchise get bent over so badly.