Posts About "Scott Gomez"
Hispanic Hockey: The NHL's Next Frontier
October 21st, 2019 Back in the 1980s it seemed like hockey was a sport only played in Canada and a few scattered enclaves across the northeastern United States. Sure, those Soviets an ocean away were getting pretty good at the game, but the heart and sole of hockey was in the snow covered locales of North America. No matter how much of a Red Scare the...
5 Worst Canadiens Trades of the Last Decade
September 22nd, 2017 Every team has had their fair share of bad trades. The Montreal Canadiens have been around for over 100 years, so bad trades are inevitable. Of course, different eras of the NHL have different effects on the trade market, so for the purpose of this article, I'll only be looking at trades that have taken place in the last 10...
Scott Gomez, Luke Richardson Bring Wisdom to Isles' Bench
June 6th, 2017 The New York Islanders hired former NHL veteran Scott Gomez as an assistant coach on May 30. The Islanders have three coaches who all have 1,000 games in the NHL under their belts—head coach Doug Weight, assistant coach Luke Richardson and now Gomez. Veteran presence is great for the blue and orange, but experience on the ice...
Ho-Sang & Barzal Will Be Gomez 'Projects'
June 2nd, 2017 Watching Joshua Ho-Sang develop as player in 20 games with the New York Islanders this season was a blast. Dynamic, creative and energetic, Ho-Sang has the tools to be a 40-assist guy at the NHL-level one day. While Islanders head coach Doug Weight was one of the best playmakers in the NHL during his playing career, new assistant coach...
Islanders Hire Scott Gomez as Assistant Coach
May 30th, 2017 The New York Islanders have hired Scott Gomez as an assistant coach, the team announced Tuesday. Gomez last appeared with the in the 2015-16 season with the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators and Hershey Bears of the AHL. After a 16-year career, however, the veteran forward retired from the NHL following the 2016 season and is now ready...
Top 5 Scorers in Devils History
February 18th, 2017 Known for their defensive prowess, the New Jersey Devils also have a history of players who could rack up points. Some players came and went, one was a Devils lifer and yes, there's one defenceman. Below, we check out the top five scorers in the history of the Devils: 5. Scott Niedermayer - 476 points We drop the puck on this list...
Q & A with Rebecca Morse of the New York Riveters
October 18th, 2016 Lots of hockey players grow up wanting to play, score and win for their favorite team, but for Rebecca Morse that isn’t possible at this time because there are no women in the NHL. So now, as a member of the NWHL, she is enjoying the next best thing - playing for and practicing for the New York Riveters in their new home: the Barnabas...
Scott Gomez Deserves Your Respect
September 6th, 2016 “I never had an ego. That’s the thing.” That’s what Scott Gomez told the New York Times back in January as he embarked on a minor-league stint, in the hopes of making it back to the National Hockey League. Last Wednesday, Gomez hung up his skates, ending a 16-year NHL career dotted with accolades, including two Stanley Cups and...
P.K. Subban Removes Montreal Canadiens Logo in Scott Gomez Tribute
September 5th, 2016 Former Montreal Canadien and former teammate of P.K. Subban, Scott Gomez, recently announced his retirement. In a tribute to his old friend and colleague, Subban posted a picture of the two together, congratulating him on his retirement. The picture was taken while both men were members of the Canadiens, but there was a distinct absence...
Scott Gomez Retires, Ending 16-Year NHL Career
September 1st, 2016 Scott Gomez announced his retirement on Wednesday, officially ending his 16-year NHL career. Gomez, 36, played in 1079 regular season games and registered 181 goals and 756 points. After being drafted by the New Jersey Devils 27th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Gomez scored 19 goals and 70 points in 82 games during his...
Ottawa Senators: Put the Blinders On and Put Your Head Down
March 8th, 2016 What a disappointing few weeks it has been. Since the highly anticipated trade deadline that failed to meet any of its expectations for Ottawa Senators fans, it seems like it’s now coming in waves. Having gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, you might think spirits could be high. But, after a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday,...
Scott Gomez "On the Radar" for Capitals
February 23rd, 2016 Scott Gomez took a 25-game professional tryout (PTO) with the Washington Capitals' AHL affiliate in Hersey back on Jan. 14. Just 15 games in, the NHL club is eyeing him as a possible deadline addition to their roster. Coach Barry Trotz was in Hersey on Sunday taking in a Bears game. He told NHL.com's Katie Brown that Gomez is "on the...
Scott Gomez Takes PTO with Caps' AHL Affiliate
January 14th, 2016 Veteran center Scott Gomez has signed a professional tryout (PTO) with the Hersey Bears, AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, the team announced Thursday. Putting Gomez on an AHL deal continues to give the Caps flexibility with both their cap and number of contracts on the books. It's also a chance to see Gomez a little more if...
