Rangers/Canadiens Trade
KK Hockey —
via Kevin Allen’s Twitter,
Canadiens’ Higgins just traded to the Rangers, details to follow shortly as I get them.
Plus Fan590 in Toronto reports RDS say Gomez going the other way.
added 5:03pm, via TSN,
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired centre Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins.
Habs acquire Gomez
Pension Plan Puppets —
Habs acquire Gomez
Chemmy edit: Habs trade Chris Higgins, Ryan McDonagh, Doug Janik and Pavel Valentenko to the Rangers for Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt and Mike Busto.
Ryan McDonagh is the Habs' best prospect, from Hockey's Future: ...
Dropping Bombs.....Sorta.
The Program —
More to come on this but Scott Gomez has been traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Christopher Higgins. The skinny: The Rangers are setting up for something big tomorrow....either Dany Heatley or the Sedin twins. Stay tuned. ...
Moves Burke should avoid on Wednesday, according to Pension Plan Puppets
Cycle like the Sedins —
... Please note: Just wanted to inform anyone who hasn't heard yet that the Rangers somehow hypnotized Bob Gainey into taking Scott Gomez's horrific contract off the books. ...
TSN: Rangers trade Gomez away to Montreal
In Lou We Trust —
TSN: Rangers trade Gomez away to Montreal
I guess the Rangers are going to push for Heatley or Gaborik or some other big-name, big-dollar UFA now. The NY Rangers have essentially traded away Scott Gomez for Montreal's Chris Higgins and some prospects (Ryan MacDonagh?). Full details at the link.
In ...
Canadiens acquire Gomez, his gargantuan contract from NY
Puck Daddy —
... , signed through 2014 with a $7.357 million cap hit annually, was finally jettisoned from Broadway, according to TSN. The full trade: ...
Contract Escape! Rangers Trade Scott Gomez to Montreal for Chris Higgins
Lighthouse Hockey —
... a restricted free agent who made $1.9 million last year, takes away some of the fun.
My solace? Sather's move is no doubt clearing room for ... some other jaw-dropping contract likely to strain their payroll. Dany Heatley? A "crazy" commitment to Nik Antropov? A 5-year, $45-million maneuver to talk Bobby Holik out of retirement? {snickers} Who knows. I do know that every time I think they can't surprise me anymore ... they prove me wrong.
The deal also includes hot prospect Ryan McDonagh, Pavel Valentenko and ...
It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood - Scott Gomez TRADED To The Canadiens
The Manic Ranger - A New York Rangers Blog —
via TSN.ca
Getting a jump on the free agent market, the Montreal Canadiens moved to secure their centre ice position, making a big trade with the New York Rangers Tuesday.
The Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom Pyatt and defenceman Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins and defencemen Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh andPavel Valentenko.
Alot going on, just got home from work. Apparently Heatley will be a Rangers tonight as well.
All Bow Before Darth Sather.
RANGERLAND.NET —
... Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt, and Jeremy Busto were traded to the Montreal Canadiens earlier today for Chris Higgins, Ryan McDonagh, and Pavel Valentenko. For those of you keeping score at home, that’s native son Higgins, 25 goal-a-year potential, two solid if not outright great prospects, and $4M+ in cap space coming the other way. ...
Scott Gomez Shipped to Habs for Chris Higgins
Ranger Pundit —
... -- On the eve of the free-agent signing deadline, the Rangers shipped center Scott Gomez to Montreal Tuesday in exchange for left wing and Long Islander Chris Higgins in a move that clears salary-cap space and signals the remaking of the Rangers under John Tortorella... TSN: HABS GET GOMEZ FROM RANGERS -- Getting a jump on the free agent market, the Montreal Canadiens moved to secure their centre ice position via trade, making a deal with the New York Rangers Tuesday and taking on a whole lot of salary in the process. The Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom ...
Rangers Trade Gomez to Canadiens
The New York Rangers Blog —
Newyorkrangers.com reports that the Rangers have traded Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt, and defenseman Mike Busto to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Chris Higgins (Smithtown native) and defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko. From TSN... Higgins, a 26-year-old restricted free agent winger, also struggled in 2008-2009, scoring a career-low 23 points in 57 games as he missed a combined 25 games with hand and groin injuries. Prior to last season, however, Higgins recorded three straight seasons of at least 20 goals and he'll be a more economical ...
Scott Gomez (and Salary) Traded to the Habs
Hockey From the Cheap Seats —
... At this point, why would anyone give up anything of value for a HD-DVD player? You’d be doing the seller a favor if you took it off their hands, right? So in this world of Ranger weakness, enter Montreal GM Bob Gainey. Not only did he trade Christopher Higgins, but he also included arguably the best prospect (and most NHL ready) in the entire Candidens organization with the departure of ...
Rangers Send Gomez to Canadiens
Hockey Beat —
Scott Gomez is now one of the Habs. The New York Rangers traded the centre to the Montreal Canadiens along with Tom Pyatt and Mike Busto in exchange for Chris Higgins, Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko.
Gomez didn’t have the greatest season last year (just 58 points) but Bob Gainey seems excited to add him to the roster: "We are extremely pleased to have acquired a player of the caliber of Scott Gomez. He is an outstanding playmaker and an excellent skater. Having won the Stanley ...
Wednesday notes: It's "Deal and No-Deal", NHL style with Gomez and Heatley
On the Forecheck —
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by Sean Kilpatrick - AP
The Ottawa Senators' Dany Heatley was all set to be traded to Edmonton in a package deal, but hasn't waived his ...
Free Agent signings - UPDATED
The Hockey Herald —
... - Montreal Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom Pyatt and defenceman Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins and defencemen Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko. ...
2009 NHL Free Agency Day 1: New Jersey Devils Recap
In Lou We Trust —
... and other teams signing "name" players. But I think caution makes sense. The Devils only really need an offensive/two-way defenseman to bolster the top 4 of the blueline, a back-up goalie, and an improvement at the second line center position. Should John Madden not return, then the Devils will also need a checking center. Even then, there are players available to fit all these needs.
This is much better than the four moves Montreal made: trading for Scott Gomez and his mammoth contract, signing Jaroslav Spacek for more ...
