On Broadway, only raves for method actors Oct 18, 2009
4 million) by shipping Scott Gomez to the Canadiens, which in turn allowed him to hire on the dynamic Gaborik as a free agent from the Wild. Cost: a Zdeno Chara-like five years and $37. (Boston Globe)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Oct 7, 2009
Guillaume Latendresse, Tomas Plekanec and Scott Gomez scored for Montreal, which is in the midst of its season-opening five-game road trip that will continue in Vancouver on Wednesday. The Canadiens won their first two games of 2009-10 but are now winless in their last five trips to Calgary. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Flames 4, Canadiens 3 Oct 7, 2009
Scott Gomez (1), from Mike Cammalleri ... Guillaume Latendresse, Tomas Plekanec and Scott Gomez scored for Montreal, which is in the midst of its season-opening five-game road trip that will continue in Vancouver on Wednesday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gionta, Gomez team up to lift Canadiens over Sabres Oct 4, 2009
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -It hasn't taken long for Brian Gionta and Scott Gomez to rediscover their chemistry now that they've been reunited in Montreal. An opportune bounce sure helps, too. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Malkin, Crosby Score, Pens Hold Off Rangers, 3-2 Oct 3, 2009
They cast off scoring leaders Scott Gomez and Nikolai Zherdev, plus Markus Naslund and seven other players, and added Gaborik, the top free agent on the market. Gaborik matched the Penguins stars' speed, starting several up-ice rushes while taking a game-high eight shots, but again a Rangers team that ranked 28th last season with a 2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Crosby, Malkinlift Pens over NYR Oct 3, 2009
They cast off scoring leaders Scott Gomez and Nikolai 00004000 Zherdev, plus Markus Naslund and seven other players, and added Gaborik, the top free agent on the market. Gaborik matched the Penguins stars speed, starting several up-ice rushes while taking a game-high eight shots, but again a Rangers team that ranked 28th last season with a 2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Canadiens 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT) Oct 2, 2009
Scott Gomez - 2 minutes for Roughing. 8:56. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gorges' OT goal lifts Canadiens over Leafs 4-3 Oct 2, 2009
He received a double high-sticking penalty in the first period for cutting open new Canadiens forward Scott Gomez. "Mike answered the bell, and he'll continue to do so," Wilson said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL preview: Eastern Conference Sep 30, 2009
Key departures: C Scott Gomez, RW Fredrik Sjostrom, RW Colton Orr, RW Markus Naslund, D Derek Morris, D Paul Mara, C Nik Antropov, C Blair Betts, RW Nikolai Zherdev, D Doug Janik, LW Lauri Korpikoski, C Blair Betts ... Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Canadiens forward Scott Gomez, formerly of the Rangers ... Key newcomers: C Scott Gomez, D Hal Gill, RW Brian Gionta, D Jaroslav Spacek, LW Mike Cammalleri, LW Travis Moen, D Paul Mara, G Curtis Sanford, C Andreas Engqvist. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wild's Johnsson balances the ice and the family life Sep 26, 2009
FORWARDS - Two years ago, the team made two big free agent acquisitions in Chris Drury and Scott Gomez. However, the two did not perform as expected in their two seasons in the Big Apple and in the offseason the Rangers were able to find a team to take on Gomez's big contract as the team packed him off to Montreal for left winger Chris Higgins. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Thornton has been nice fit with Bruins Sep 25, 2009
In the shootout, Thomas stopped Matt D Agostini, Tomas Plekanec, and Scott Gomez. After the win, Thomas thanked goaltending coach Bob Essensa for steering him in the right direction during practice. (Boston Globe)
Penguins goaltender Johnson has many NHL ties Sep 22, 2009
" Johnson said he is fully recovered from hip surgery that shortened his 2008-09 season and opened the door in the playoffs for Washington rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov to shine. He also knows he could spend a lot of time at the end of the Penguins' bench or in the runway, considering Fleury likes a heavy workload. "Just getting to play here as much as I can is going to be a benefit for me," Johnson said. NOTES -- The Penguins dressed their top power-play unit -- defensemen Sergei Gonchar... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wild signs winger Petr Sykora Sep 18, 2009
Canadiens 3, Panthers 2: Scott Gomez and Mike Cammalleri scored goals to lead overhauled Montreal to a preseason victory over visiting Florida. Capitals 4, Sabres 3 (OT): Brian Pothier scored during a two-man advantage in overtime to lift Washington to a exhibition victory over host Buffalo. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gomez, Cammalleri score goals in Montreal debut Sep 18, 2009
MONTREAL (AP) -- Scott Gomez and Mike Cammalleri scored goals to lead the overhauled Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 preseason victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Carey Price stopped all nine shots he faced in the first half of the game and Matt D'Agostini also scored for Montreal, which won its preseason opener before a sellout Bell Centre crowd of 21,273. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
New Canadien Sep 15, 2009
Traded Scott Gomez is leaving the bright lights of New York for the pressure of Montreal. 2009 NHL TRAINING CAMPS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Palmer's Weiland a step closer to Winter Olympics hockey Aug 25, 2009
Center Scott Gomez of Anchorage and goaltender Pam Dreyer of Eagle River both played in the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy. Gomez, 29, is Alaska's most accomplished hockey player -- he has twice won the Stanley Cup and has played nine seasons in the NHL.. (Anchorage Daily News)
US hockey camp was just an ice-breaker for Olympics Aug 20, 2009
On the bubble: Dustin Byfuglien, Ryan Callahan, Scott Gomez, Ryan Malone, Mike Modano, Kyle Okposo, and T.J. Oshie. Along the blue line, five of the eight roster spots most likely will go to Erik Johnson (his knee healed from his freak accident prior to training camp last year), Mike Komisarek, Paul Martin, Brian Rafalski, and Ryan Suter. (Boston Globe)
Team USA looks for grit, versatility as it ponders hockey squad Aug 20, 2009
Forwards: Zach Parise (New Jersey), Paul Stastny (Colorado), Phil Kessel (Boston), Dustin Brown (Los Angeles), Scott Gomez (Montreal), Patrick Kane (Chicago), Dustin Brown (Los Angeles), Ryan Kesler (Vancouver), Bobby Ryan (Anaheim), David Booth (Florida), David Backes (St. Louis) and Ryan Malone (Tampa). (USA Today -- Sports)
MUIR:Team USA's Olympic camp is clearly all about the kids Aug 19, 2009
Louis), David Booth (Florida), (Los Angeles), (Chicago), (NY Rangers), Chris Drury (NY Rangers), Scott Gomez (Montreal), Patrick Kane (Chicago), (Vancouver), Phil Kessel (Boston), Jamie Langenbrunner (New Jersey), (Tampa Bay), Mike Modano (Dallas), Kyle Okposo (NY Islanders), T.J. Oshie (St. Louis), Zach Parise (New Jersey), (San Jose), Bobby Ryan (Anaheim), (Colorado). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Champion Penguins have needs but top summer Power Rankings. Aug 15, 2009
(43-30-9)The second-lowest scoring team in the East swapped the salary spent on Scott Gomez (Montreal) for a legit sniper in Marian Gaborik ... It's impossible to say yet how (or if) GM Bob Gainey's full-throttle revamp will come together, but with new faces Scott Gomez, Mike Cammalleri, Brian Gionta and Travis Moen up front, and Hal Gill, Jaroslav Spacek and Paul Mara on the back end, it'll be different. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A Gray Evening Aug 8, 2009
Flair will be heading back to his native Alaska next week as East HS will retire his jersey number in a ceremony on Aug. 21, and he will join the likes of EHS alums Trajan Langdon and Scott Gomez. Wearing No. 21 as a T-Bird, Flair set several state records, led his team to the 2003 state championship and was named Alaska's offensive player of the year in 2002 and 2003. (Unlvrebels.com)
Swim suits make their marks Jul 28, 2009
Only five of the 34 candidates invited to next month s orientation camp in Illinois have played in previous Games - forwards Mike Modano, Chris Drury, Scott Gomez and Jamie Langenbrunner and defenseman Brian Rafalski. If Modano makes the team, it ll be his fourth time. (Boston Globe)
Rupp enjoys being new member of Pens Jul 23, 2009
Montreal: The Canadiens have invested tons of money (Fs Mike Cammalleri, Brian Gionta, Scott Gomez and Ds Hal Gill, Paul Mara and Jaroslav Spacek). For their sake, it better work. (Erie Times-News, PA)
With schedule announced, an early home run for Bruins Jul 16, 2009
That s when the pint-sized CH franchise, led by the diminutive likes of Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta, will be in town, backed by the towering likes of ex-Bruin Hal Gill. The toughest stretch for the Bruins will come in March, immediately following the Olympic break, when they play 16 games in 28 days, including seven straight on the road March 6-16. (Boston Globe)
Allan MuirINSIDE THE NHL Jul 8, 2009
And while his lack of size might not have been a big issue yesterday, it becomes one today in the wake of the Habs trading for Scott Gomez. A big, physical center would have been a better fit, but Cammalleri will find a way to be productive. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Kovalev looking for fresh start with Senators Jul 8, 2009
"Problems with communication helped lead to his departure after parts of five seasons with Montreal, where his enigmatic style was revered by fans even if it got him in trouble with team management at times.After Senators general manager Bryan Murray announced he'd signed Kovalev, it was revealed on Monday that Canadiens GM Bob Gainey offered the unrestricted free agent an identical deal to stay.Gainey said when Kovalev hesitated in getting back to him last Wednesday, the opening day of free... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pronger, Flyers want payoff Jul 7, 2009
25 million deal with Chris Higgins, a restricted free agent acquired last week in a six-player trade that sent Scott Gomez to the Montreal Canadiens. The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Chris Conner of the Dallas Stars to a one-year contract. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kovalevsigns with Sens Jul 7, 2009
They also traded for high-priced center Scott Gomez, sending forward Chris Higgins to the New York Rangers in the six-player deal. More than 100 people demonstrated outside the Bell Centre on Sunday, begging Gainey to re-sign Kovalev, who was acquired in 2004 in a trade with the Rangers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gionta excited about Gomez reunion with Habs Jul 3, 2009
NHL free agency: Former teammates Brian Gionta, Scott Gomez excited about reunion with Montreal Canadiens - ESPN ... Brian Gionta (left) and Scott Gomez (right) had the best year of their careers when they played together for the Devils in 2005-06. (ESPN -- NHL)
Questions & Attitude Jul 3, 2009
He traded for Scott Gomez and his huge contract, then the Habs signed Mike Cammalleri, Jaroslav Spacek, Brian Gionta and Hal Gill to big-money deals. Maybe it'll all work out, and Cammalleri and Gomez will lead a franchise renaissance. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Hossa lands in Chicago Jul 2, 2009
Rangers score Gaborik The Rangers are already spending the money saved when Scott Gomez was traded Tuesday to the Canadiens, handing it over to flashy forward Marian Gaborik in a five-year deal worth $7. 5 million per season. (Boston Globe)
Former All-American, L.A. Kings Goalie Jon Quick Named To U.S. Olympic Training Team Jul 2, 2009
Detroit Red Wings/2002, 2006), Scott Gomez (Anchorage, Alaska/New York Rangers/2006) and Jamie Langenbrunner (Cloquet, Minn ... Goaltenders: Ryan Miller, Jonathan Quick, Tim Thomas Defensemen: Tom Gilbert, Tim Gleason, Ron Hainsey, Erik Johnson, Jack Komisarek, Paul Martin, Brooks Orpik, Brian Rafalski, Rob Scuderi, Ryan Suter, Ryan Whitney Forwards: David Backes, David Booth, Dustin Brown, Dustin Byfuglien, Ryan Callahan, Chris Drury, Scott Gomez, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kesler, Phil Kessel, Jamie... (Umassathletics.com)
It’s official, Kubina a Thrasher Jul 2, 2009
Not surprising that Gionta would want to be reunited with his old bud Scott Gomez since he was the pivot for Brian when he potted 48 goals in 2005-06. If they do indeed re-ink Kovalev, who is also a RW then Tanguay gets frozen out of MTL. He can t go back to CGY and unless NY completely breaks the bank on him, then we might just be able to compete against Minny, LA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gaborik Signs With Rangers, Leaving Wild Jul 2, 2009
(AP) The New York Rangers are already spending the money saved when Scott Gomez was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, handing it over to flashy forward Marian Gaborik. New York made its usual splash in the free-agent market Wednesday night by signing Gaborik, who scored a career-high 42 goals in the 2007-08 season with the Minnesota Wild. (CBS News)
* Sports Briefs Jul 2, 2009
Canadiens sign Scott Gomez. The Montreal Canadiens acquired Scott Gomez, and his sizable contract, from the New York Rangers in a seven-player trade on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pavelski invited to U.S. Olympic hockey camp Jul 2, 2009
Five players who will be in attendance in August have Olympic experience --- Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars, Chris Drury of the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski, Rangers forward Scott Gomez and Jamie Langenbrunner of the New Jersey Devils. More Stories from Sports. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pistons fire Curry after one season Jul 1, 2009
The New York Rangers have started trimming salary by trading star center Scott Gomez to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Chris Higgins in a six-player deal. New York sent Gomez and his big contract that has five years remaining to Montreal on Tuesday with minor leaguers Tom Pyatt and Mike Busto. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gomez Traded to Canadiens, Higgins ... Jul 1, 2009
After a quiet draft weekend, Bob Gainey made plenty of noise less than 24 hours before the free agent market opened, acquiring Scott Gomez in exchange for Chris Higgins. When the puck drops on the 2009-10 season, Scott Gomez and Christopher Higgins will do as they had been for the last two and four years, respectively: pull a sweater decorated in red, white and blue over their head and take to the ice to represent an Original Six team. (Suite101.com)
Orpik, Scuderi invited to USA Hockey camp Jul 1, 2009
Chris Drury of the New York Rangers and Brian Rafalski of Detroit have been to two Olympics, and Scott Gomez of the Rangers and Jamie Langenbrunner of New Jersey have been once. Also invited to the camp are Tampa Bay winger and former Penguin Ryan Malone, who grew up in Upper St. Clair, and defenseman Ryan Whitney, who spent his NHL career with the Penguins before being traded to Anaheim in February. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
USA Hockey invites 34 to 2010 camp Jul 1, 2009
"Five players who will be in attendance in August have Olympic experience, including three-time Olympian of the . He is joined by two-time Olympians of the and defenseman . Olympic hopefuls The invitees include a Vezina Trophy winner (Tim Thomas) and two recent Stanley Cup winners (Brooks Orpik, Rob Scuderi). The oldest is Mike Modano, at age 39; the youngest is Patrick Kane, who will turn 21 in November. Position Player NHL team G Ryan Miller Buffalo Sabres G Jonathan Quick L.A. Kings G Tim... (ESPN -- NHL)
Gomez goes from Rangers to Canadiens Jul 1, 2009
They took that approach two years ago today with Scott Gomez, tossing the former Devil $51. 5 million across seven years to cross the Hudson and be their franchise pivot. (Boston Globe)
Rangers deal C Scott Gomez to Canadiens for Higgins and 2 others in 6-player deal. Jul 1, 2009
Rangers deal C Scott Gomez to Canadiens for Higgins and 2 others in 6-player deal. - WTIC. (FOX61, CT)
Alaska NHL star Scott Gomez traded to Montreal Jul 1, 2009
In nearly a decade as Alaska's most accomplished and highest-paid hockey player, Scott Gomez countless times has been the subject of trade speculation. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Thrashers' Hainsey prepares for Olympics Jul 1, 2009
Forwards: David Backes, David Booth, Dustin Brown, Dustin Byfuglien, Ryan Callahan, Chris Drury, Scott Gomez, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kesler, Phil Kessel, Jamie Langenbrunner, Ryan Malone, Mike Modano, Kyle Okposo, T.J. Oshie, Zach Parise, Joe Pavelski, Bobby Ryan, Paul Stastny. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sharks single out Alaskan Jun 28, 2009
"I was kind of set on, hoping for, second round. Third round would have been a letdown, so I landed right where I expected to.'' Only four Alaskans, all first-rounders, have been drafted higher than Wrenn: Winger Ty Jones of Eagle River (16th overall, Chicago, 1999); winger Scott Parker of Eagle River (20th, Colorado, 1998); winger Barrett Heisten (20th, Buffalo, 1999); and center Scott Gomez (27th, New Jersey, 1998). All four played in the NHL, though Gomez is the only one still active. With... (Anchorage Daily News)
'09 Draft Tracker: First round Jun 27, 2009
Central Scouting: "He's a dynamic player, a leader and a type of player that has developed into a complete offensive and defensive threat every time he is on the ice. He has a rocket of a wrist shot and he can beat you by putting the puck in the net, going around a defender, or freezing the goaltender and passing it off to one of his wingers. The concern is going to be his overall size, like there was with Scott Gomez, with Brian Gionta and with Patrick Kane, but at the same age he is probably a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Retool time for Bruins May 17, 2009
Wade Redden, Henrik Lundqvist, Scott Gomez, and Chris Drury. If the league nut drops to $48 million amid North America's shrinking economy, the Blueshirts will need to work 15 other guys into the mix for around $15 million, factoring in Michal Rozsival's $5 million. (Boston Globe)
Aces strike first in conference finals May 10, 2009
New York Rangers center Scott Gomez of Anchorage, the two-time Stanley Cup winner who played for the Aces in 2004-05 during the NHL lockout, dropped the ceremonial first puck. Find Doyle Woody's blog at or call him at 257-4335. (Anchorage Daily News)
* NHL: Hurricanes, Capitals win to force deciding games Apr 28, 2009
Scott Gomez, Ryan Callahan and Marc Staal responded for the Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist, whose netminding enabled New York to take a 3-1 lead in the series, gave up five goals on 20 shots before being replaced. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ovechkin at ease ahead of Game 7 Apr 28, 2009
"It's built up too much: 'The pressure is on them.' 'The pressure is on us.' At this point, it doesn't matter," Rangers forward Scott Gomez said. "It's one game -- throw the other junk out. This is Game 7. There's pressure everywhere.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Capitals, Rangers head to Game 7 in 1st round Apr 28, 2009
At this point, it doesn't matter,'' Rangers forward Scott Gomez said. "It's one game - throw the other junk out. This is Game 7. There's pressure everywhere.''Washington's players, meanwhile, kept talking about the sense of "desperation'' that helped the team come back to even the series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers blank Ovechkin, Caps in Game 2 Apr 19, 2009
Theyre going to get chances, New Yorks Scott Gomez said. But Lundqvist and the D were outstanding again. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL Playoffs Roundup: Rangers shut down Capitals Apr 16, 2009
Scott Gomez had a goal and two assists, Nik Antropov and Naslund each had a goal and an assist, and Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves to help the seventh-seeded Rangers take the early series momentum against the second-seeded Capitals. The Rangers, the NHL's best penalty killers during the regular season, uncharacteristically allowed two power-play goals -- the first time in 30 games they've allowed more than one -- but they shut the Capitals down when it mattered. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Rangers 4, Capitals 3 Apr 16, 2009
Scott Gomez unassisted ... Nik Antropov, from Scott Gomez and Paul Mara (power play) ... Markus Naslund, from Scott Gomez and Wade Redden (power play). (USA Today -- Sports)
Rangers stun Caps Apr 16, 2009
Scott Gomez had a goal and two assists, Nik Antropov and Naslund each had a goal and an assist for the Rangers. Antropov and Naslund scored power-play goals on back-to-back shots to give New York a 3-1 lead in the second period, a pleasant development for a team whose power play ranked 29th in the league. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dubinsky's goal gives Rangers 4-3 win in Game 1 Apr 16, 2009
Scott Gomez had a goal and two assists, Nik Antropov and Naslund each had a goal and an assist, and Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves to help the seventh-seeded Rangers take the early series momentum against the second-seeded Capitals. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL Playoffs: (2) Washington v (7) ... Apr 14, 2009
Scott Gomez, Nikolai Zherdev, Markus Naslund, Chris Drury all has scoring talent but the team has lacked a consistent scorer for the majority of the season. Rangers Key Players. (Suite101.com)
If Devils can take it, so can Hurricanes Apr 13, 2009
As then-Devils center Scott Gomez said in 2007, "To see Marty get pulled, it just doesn't happen so often. It just happens against Carolina. I think it's just kind of weird; maybe the moon's lined up differently.". Which isn't to say that beating Brodeur for a third straight time in the postseason would be easy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blues edge Avs, take sixth seed in West Apr 13, 2009
Avery one-timed a Scott Gomez feed from the left wing 4:35 into the third for a 3-3 deadlock, then Betts knocked home his own rebound for a 4-3 Rangers lead at 9:02. Arron Asham missed a wide-open net with just under six minutes left in regulation, and several other close calls for the home team went by the wayside. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Goalie fits like a glove Apr 5, 2009
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Bruins are beasts of East Apr 5, 2009
Marc Savard dumped Rangers center Scott Gomez in the offensive zone and was called for cross-checking. Savard's infraction took place 29 seconds after Tim Thomas and Sean Avery were called for matching minors - the world-class agitator's hit-and-run whack to the goalie's head prompting the $20 million man to chase down the hated Ranger. (Boston Globe)
Crosbys winner leads Pens past Rangers Mar 29, 2009
Callahan got his 20th by scoring moments after a faceoff win by Scott Gomez and a setup by Sean Avery. Dubinsky then tied it with 4. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Crosby goal leads Penguins to victory Mar 29, 2009
(Fittingly, one stemming from a good defensive play, as he swept a Scott Gomez shot away from the goal line to start a sequence that led to Fedotenko's second-period goal. "It was a team win," interim coach Dan Bylsma said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Zherdev helps Rangers climb East standings Mar 25, 2009
Nikolai Zherdev had a goal and an assist, and Scott Gomez also scored for the Rangers (39-27-8), who bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Ottawa on Sunday and won for the eighth time in 11 games. Zherdev gave New York its seventh straight 1-0 lead when he beat the first-period clock and then helped set up Gomezs second-period tiebreaking tally. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL capsules: Sharks sink Stars to win back-to-back games (11) Mar 25, 2009
Daniel Paille, Clarke MacArthur and Toni Lydman scored for Buffalo, 3-7-2 since No. 1 goalie Ryan Miller injured an ankle when he was run into by Rangers forward Scott Gomez during a 4-2 win on Feb. 21. Hurricanes 4, Capitals 1. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
