Gomez?

[kurt]

If he's bought out does he become a UFA?

Would he be a good option for Vancouver given Kesler's injury?

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[PG Canuck]

I'd consider him, only on a cheap one year deal though.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

I believe he's a better option than Ebbett and Schroeder are now, so yes. If he's cheap enough.

 

[me2]

At Sub 900k there is no cap risk.

 

[galiano]

Nooooooooopooooo...........

 

[ItsAllPartOfThePlan]

At Sub 900k there is no cap risk.

Agreed.

 

[luongo321]

Booth out for 4-6 weeks and Kesler out for who knows how long?
Scott Gomez time! I would be more comfortable with him on our team as depth. I think the pressure of having to play well without 2 of our 2nd liners may get to him. I dunno. It would still be nice to get him for super cheap.

 

[NonBruinHatingCanuck]

I don't know how many Canadiens games you guys have watched in the past but I watched a few and I was always impressed with Gomez's work ethic and hands ... I have no idea how he only scored 2 goals but if im GMMG i'm definitely giving his agent a call!

 

[vector209]

No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

Well... What if...

No.

 

[Tim Calhoun]

I would be interested but only if we give him a raise.

 

[Pseudonymous*]

I watched a bunch of montreal games and i agree, he has played pretty well. Just lost his knack for scoring. But as far as his overall game goes, its pretty good.

If theres a reclamation project you want, its somebody with a base like Gomez, he still goes out there, plays a pretty decent defensive game and puts up a pretty good effort from what ive seen. Anybody else is stat watching i think

But yeah, should only get him if he comes real cheap

 

[jimmythescot]

I don't know how many Canadiens games you guys have watched in the past but I watched a few and I was always impressed with Gomez's work ethic and hands ... I have no idea how he only scored 2 goals but if im GMMG i'm definitely giving his agent a call!

There were 8 million or so reasons. The guy had huge pressure every time he got on the ice because of that contract. On a much smaller contract I think he could bounce back well.

I'd be interested for sure so long as the price was right.

 

[KidCanuck*]

5 western teams are said to already be interested. Gomez and Redden are expected to be put on waivers tomorrow and clear the following day and be officially bought out and then can sign with another team.

 

[David71]

time for gillis to call him up and see if he can revive his career in vancouver. gillis is known for reclaimation projects. barker/bernier/wellwood/ etc.

 

[Spectrefire]

Gillis has been 2 for 2 with reclaiming former Habs forwards (Higgins, Lapierre). Why not give Gomez a shot?

 

[ItsAllPartOfThePlan]

5 western teams are said to already be interested. Gomez and Redden are expected to be put on waivers tomorrow and clear the following day and be officially bought out and then can sign with another team.

5 already? wow...he isn't getting 900k then.

 

[Tifosi]

Might as well get Redden too.

 

[KidCanuck*]

5 already? wow...he isn't getting 900k then.

Well according to 4th period, not sure how reliable it is but I have been happy with his posts.

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/mtl130115.html

 

[DustyMartellaughs]

I would be interested but only if we give him a raise.

This deserved more love. Brilliant!

 

[Canucker]

I'd take a flyer on both of those guys if they'd sign for under $900k. Have to dump a contract or two, but it'd be worth it IMO.

 

[Auger]

Go after him. There is absolutely no risk and we don't have a 2nd line.

 

[mrmyheadhurts]

I question whether Gomez would want to sign for a team that is essentially "Habs West" when it comes to fan and media scrutiny. I also doubt he sees a healthy Canucks roster of Hank, Kesler, Lapierre and Malhotra as a good fit for him to try and revive his career. If he's smart, he'll sign with a team that has little in center depth and even less in expectations.

I would gladly take him on a one year deal though, especially in what looks to be an injury riddled, gong show of a shortened season. Underrated playmaker, still a terrific skater and has always been a great playoff performer.

1 year - 1.6m would be my offer

I have a feeling another team will offer him something closer to the 2m mark and might even throw in an extra year.

 

[Canucker]

I have a feeling there will be teams willing to give them over the $900k...I'll bet the Coilers and Flamers will be right on it for Redden...they can shell out the money and a roster spot.

 

[Proto]

I question whether Gomez would want to sign for a team that is essentially "Habs West" when it comes to fan and media scrutiny. I also doubt he sees a healthy Canucks roster of Hank, Kesler, Lapierre and Malhotra as a good fit for him to try and revive his career. If he's smart, he'll sign with a team that has little in center depth and even less in expectations.

I would gladly take him on a one year deal though, especially in what looks to be an injury riddled, gong show of a shortened season. Underrated playmaker, still a terrific skater and has always been a great playoff performer.

1 year - 1.6m would be my offer

I have a feeling another team will offer him something closer to the 2m mark and might even throw in an extra year.

Actually seems like a perfect fit for him. He can take 2nd line minutes while Kesler is out, eat up 2nd line PP minutes when Kesler is healthy and playing with the Sedins, can get good wingers (Hansen/Higgins/Kassian/Booth), and play for a team that might win -- and as close to home as possible.

I'd give him 2 million on a one-year deal if necessary.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

No no no no no no.... I will say this in multiple languages if I have to.

I have watched him ever since he went to the Habs. It's not pretty. Imagine Raymond at center, just less skilled, slower and absolutely no vision, willingness to use his linemates or shoot. You now have Scott Gomez. I would rather trade Luongo for Bozak than ever see Gomez here. He is that bad.