Devils sign Gomez

Manton · Member

Devils sign Gomez

Peart_2112 · Veteran Member

The only question remaining is where will Gomez end up or will the Devils keep him and dump the other 3? Their major problem is that if they trade him they are probably going to end up getting about the same salary back in turn or they trade him for draft picks. Their other option would be to let the other 3 players walk and get nothing in return. It looks to be a lose-lose situation for the Devils either way. Spector's site did mention something about another team taking on Malakhov's salary (in a Gomez trade that is) that would count against their cap but they wouldn't have to pay him....didn't make alot of sense to me but that would be one way to dump some extra salary if this is allowed.

-- Edited by Peart_2112 at 07:35, 2006-07-27

beakermania · Senior Member

I have heard the Devils want someone to take Gomez with Malakhov or Mogilny depending if the team just wants to do the cap hit as said with Malakhov, or actually would like a guy for that hit (Mogilny). Either way, money saved will be used on Gionta.

Figaro · Guru

Who'd you rather keep? Gomez or Gionta? Or, should we say, who'd you rather Bob go after? And at what price?

beakermania · Senior Member

As a player I prefer Gionta, as a fit in Montreal Gomez because he is the centre we need.

That said, I don't think we have a shot at either. No cap room as we have to dump guys to take on salary.