Rock Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 DEVS MAY PUT GOMEZ ON BLOCK http://www.nypost.com/sports/devils/26281.htm (It must be hockey season! (N)Єverson stopped covering golf long enough to throw out some trade speculation.) By MARK (N)Єverson June 23, 2004 -- Draft time is trade time, and once more, Scott Gomez' name has been filling the air. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello has long resisted trading the 1998 first-rounder who has become the team's top offensive center. But that may change now that Gomez is likely to be heading to arbitration. As a two-time Cup winner, 2000 Rookie of the Year, and the NHL's co-leader in assists last year and its leading point-getter after the All-Star break, the 24-year-old stands to command a huge raise from the $1 million he earned last year. Gomez may be the league's best puck-lugging center, a trap-buster par excellence, but that style didn't always dovetail with Pat Burns' strategies. He has improved defensively, yet might not be the ideal backchecker in a system so fashioned as New Jersey's. The signing of collegiate phenom Zach Parise and the timing of the probable lockout might make Gomez more available than otherwise likely. One possibility would be a package of Gomez and the Devils' 22nd overall pick to move up in the draft. More likely, Lamoriello could deal for prospects or a bigger center. Gomez was never happy with his last contract, which was signed during 2002 training camp. Given his achievements, he could seek a salary as high as $5 million in arbitration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Oh (N)(N)Єverson! Like all News Corp properties he presents no basis in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 I really like that line "he could seek a salary as high as $5 million." I enjoy watching Gomer play, but $5 million in this climate? Who's money is he spending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 I really like that line "he could seek a salary as high as $5 million."I enjoy watching Gomer play, but $5 million in this climate? Who's money is he spending? Well at my job at the bank I seek a salary as high as 38 billion dollars and 42 cents but I didn't end up with nearly that amount. -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsadvoc8 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 (edited) No quotes just this idiot's guesses. Let's summarize: Gomez age 24 led the league in assists, is improving defensively and led the league in points after the all-star break. And all he's worth is a package with a 1st round pick to move up? maybe for the #1 or maybe the #1 next year but I would think you have to get some major assets for this guy. Edited June 23, 2004 by devilsadvoc8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Everytime trade rumours come up, Gomer's name is right in the middle of them. Could it be for real this time? The article says Lou might be interested in dealing him if he can move up in the draft. How about the Jackets' 4th overall pick? The Jackets might want to hang on to that pick and draft Montoya. They need themselves a home grown franchise goalie. But, they also need a good center to play between Nash and Zherdev. It's rumoured that they might want to bring Sanderson back. They won't go for both, but either of the two might work. And Atlanta has the 10th overall pick so that could be a possible destination for Gomez, too. Atlanta needs depth down the middle. Gomez playing on the top line with Heatley would work great. That would leave Savard to center the 2nd line with Kovalchuk. It would also give the Thrashers a good playmaker for the PP. Kozlov - Gomez - Heatley Kovalchuk - Savard - Petrovicky Just speculating but anything's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Everytime trade rumours come up, Gomer's name is right in the middle of them. Could it be for real this time? The article says Lou might be interested in dealing him if he can move up in the draft. How about the Jackets' 4th overall pick? The Jackets might want to hang on to that pick and draft Montoya. They need themselves a home grown franchise goalie. But, they also need a good center to play between Nash and Zherdev. It's rumoured that they might want to bring Sanderson back. They won't go for both, but either of the two might work. And Atlanta has the 10th overall pick so that could be a possible destination for Gomez, too. Atlanta needs depth down the middle. Gomez playing on the top line with Heatley would work great. That would leave Savard to center the 2nd line with Kovalchuk. It would also give the Thrashers a good playmaker for the PP. Kozlov - Gomez - Heatley Kovalchuk - Savard - Petrovicky Just speculating but anything's possible. Ya but, as far as I know, the 10th pick in the draft isn't supposed to have a ceiling as high as Gomez' skill level right now. So why trade a known commodity for an unknown one that doesn't have the chance to be as good? -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 True, Scott, but it's not a certainty. I'm playing the usual guessing game we all play in the off-season, and especially around draft time. And if not 10th, maybe 4th? Who knows. It's the time for all the maybes in the world right now. Like I said, it's just speculation until something actually happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteyNice Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Honestly, I wouldn't trade Gomez for anything less than #1. In today's money climate he won't get $5 million, not close to it. The Devils are built to win now and trading Gomez for just a draft pick (except for Ovecheckin (sp)) would be a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 (edited) If he's on the block, we better get a lot more than a bump in the draft order. I hate to trade young guys who are improving. He's one of those guys with great skills on a team with little punch, and will be worth $3 million or $4 million. HE can't be replaced easily. Edited June 23, 2004 by Jerrydevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 I said it before and I will say it again. Gomer is not going anywhere. I find it funny that its always (N)(N)Єverson who always has him on the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionHockey Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 This is such bs. We've never believed him before, why should we start now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Wow, Neverson REALLY convinced me in this article, ESPECIALLY with all the hard copy facts he put into this article. Whew, I'M BLOWN AWAY!!!!! But seriously, this just proves that he reads this board, he read about sockeye's "inside source" and wrote an article about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 The Jackets might want to hang on to that pick and draft Montoya. They need themselves a home grown franchise goalie. What happened to Pascal Leclaire? Didn't they draft him in the Top 10 a few years ago? I guess he isn't living up to expectations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Wow, Neverson REALLY convinced me in this article, ESPECIALLY with all the hard copy facts he put into this article. Whew, I'M BLOWN AWAY!!!!!But seriously, this just proves that he reads this board, he read about sockeye's "inside source" and wrote an article about it. Look, it's NEverson. What do you want??? And he gives us something to ridicule during a slow news week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Wow, Neverson REALLY convinced me in this article, ESPECIALLY with all the hard copy facts he put into this article. Whew, I'M BLOWN AWAY!!!!!But seriously, this just proves that he reads this board, he read about sockeye's "inside source" and wrote an article about it. I was thinking sockeye is either Neverson; or used Neverson as his source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockeye Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Wow, Neverson REALLY convinced me in this article, ESPECIALLY with all the hard copy facts he put into this article. Whew, I'M BLOWN AWAY!!!!!But seriously, this just proves that he reads this board, he read about sockeye's "inside source" and wrote an article about it. I was thinking sockeye is either Neverson; or used Neverson as his source Nope, I'm not him, and he's not my source. But Gomer is as good as gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 In what a fantasy hockey league??? Gomer stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Wow, Neverson REALLY convinced me in this article, ESPECIALLY with all the hard copy facts he put into this article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGoDevils Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Is there any part of the season/off-season where Gomez's name doesn't end up in a "trade" speculation? Makes you wonder if he just rolls his eyes every time he sees his name in the Press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 The Jackets might want to hang on to that pick and draft Montoya. They need themselves a home grown franchise goalie. What happened to Pascal Leclaire? Didn't they draft him in the Top 10 a few years ago? I guess he isn't living up to expectations? Leclaire is still in the system. He put up decent numbers in Syracuse considering it was only his 2nd year in the AHL. He had a solid save percentage of .915, with 2 shutouts, while going 21-16-3 in 44 appearances. His GAA was over 3, but his record was far better this year than last -- when he went 8-21-3. TSN's still got him pegged as a future No. 1 goalie. HF says he's the Blue Jackets' top prospect after Zherdev, and says he should become a starter in the NHL if he can overcome injury problems. And yes, Sammy, he was taken at #8 overall in the 2001 draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 The Devils could use a big centerman, but dealing Gomez to get him leaves us with a playmaking center void. Gomez led the league in assists, but he's dreaming if he thinks he will get 5 million in arbitration. Petr Sykora didn't get that much and he scored 35 goals that season. His award should be around 3.5 to 4 million. No way they should deal him for a high first round draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman441 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 I posted over at the hfboards.com on the gomez thread. Gomez might be asking for 5 million but they want a contract somewhere between 3 and 4 million probably a little closer to the 4 million range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Very good points by some of you. I dont see Gomer being traded. he is a great playmaking center. Espaically with madden not signed why lose gomer too. So we could be without Gomez and Madden, if we are were in trouble. gomez stays...But Im sure Atlanta would love to aquire him. I still say Gomez stays!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Eh, I was going to read this then saw "Mark (N)Єverson". *skip!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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