MantaRay Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I think Gomez has more skills than his totals show, and I'd argue if he ever went to the net and got dirty, there's no reason someone with his ice time and skills couldn't get 20 goals. Gomez is only as good as the players around him. If you consider Cammelari, Markhov were hurt a good portion of the season and Montreal's defense was patchwork you get a season like he had. He is a 60 point player with an albatross of a contract. Getting that offer from the Rangers was the worst thing to happen to his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 They'll probably start him in the NHL, and if the suck continues they can then waive him & send him to the AHL. The after next season buyout the final two years... 19 G & 78 Pts in 158 GP for Le Blue, Blanc, et Rouge. Wow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 well, if it happens, he'll be the 2nd hihg end contract to play in the A. Wade Redden & Gomer, both brilliant slats contracts. Is Drury worth that kinda $$$ too. Guy is always hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj96 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 As much as an unmotivated goof of a hockey player as he is, I would take him back in a heartbeat just to play with Kovalchuk. Think about it... Gomer's prime years were playing with Mogilny and to a lesser extent with Elias and Gionta, both in their prime. In 2000, he was a rookie with something to prove, then in 2003 he had Burns "motivating" him. Now, after his game declined, and balded, he's got something to prove again and is still one of the best puck movers in the game (when he's motivated). And let's face it, for as good a goal scorer as Kovalchuk is, he's nowhere near an elite stickhandler. More times than not, the puck magically jumps off his stick as soon as he gets moving. Kovy's a shooter plain and simple and one of the best in the game today. Give him someone who can pass the way Gomez can and it'll be scary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyvegas Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 We ruined him!! The guy was fantastic and the coaching staff decided to make him a hand-maiden to that one-dimentional Mogilny. The young Gomer was slated to be our best player for the (then) future and we gelded him. Somehow we love these Russian players who can shoot only (I dont mean you, Sarge)and be mediocre at everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) We ruined him!! The guy was fantastic and the coaching staff decided to make him a hand-maiden to that one-dimentional Mogilny. The young Gomer was slated to be our best player for the (then) future and we gelded him. Somehow we love these Russian players who can shoot only (I dont mean you, Sarge)and be mediocre at everything else. No, he ruined him - he played for one season with Mogilny. And really, everything in his junior hockey career suggested the player he'd become - an excellent passer who can't score enough. If he works hard, he'll bounce back next season. Edited May 3, 2011 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) I think he ruined himself. He's an obstinate little guy. I am certain he thinks no one is helping him or that he just CAN'T do it -- but point of fact - he doesn't work hard enough to hear - he's too impatient.. and stupid? There is clearly a conflict going on there. Right when he became a UFA he was on that cusp -- his choice to jet screamed too impatient to improve - too stubborn to believe he had/has control of his talent, not the other way around. He won't take control and he excuses it by saying he can't. Edited May 3, 2011 by Pepperkorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I think he ruined himself. He's an obstinate little guy. I am certain he thinks no one is helping him or that he just CAN'T do it -- but point of fact - he doesn't work hard enough to hear - he's too impatient.. and stupid? There is clearly a conflict going on there. I pretty much agree with you and I think Gomez is overrated by most people. He has the talent to be really helpful for a team but I think he lacks the mental toughness, not the physical toughness, to focus for most of a season and then when he wants to focus and raise his game he's not sharp like he should be from the rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 As much as an unmotivated goof of a hockey player as he is, I would take him back in a heartbeat just to play with Kovalchuk. Think about it... Gomer's prime years were playing with Mogilny and to a lesser extent with Elias and Gionta, both in their prime. In 2000, he was a rookie with something to prove, then in 2003 he had Burns "motivating" him. Now, after his game declined, and balded, he's got something to prove again and is still one of the best puck movers in the game (when he's motivated). And let's face it, for as good a goal scorer as Kovalchuk is, he's nowhere near an elite stickhandler. More times than not, the puck magically jumps off his stick as soon as he gets moving. Kovy's a shooter plain and simple and one of the best in the game today. Give him someone who can pass the way Gomez can and it'll be scary... The sentimentalist in me thinks that would make for a great story. Ex-Devil gone bad, gets demoted from the big league, then returns and plays instrumental role in leading original team back to glory! But this board would flip out if the team ever brought back yet another Devils retread, most especially him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Meh, I might consider taking Gomez back at some point if he 1). Was making the league minimum or thereabouts and 2). Was pissed off and had something to prove. ONLY under those conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I couldn't see Gomez ending up in the minors. He only has 1 more season of making 7.5 million then 5.5 million then 4.5 million. A team that wants to reach the cap floor but spend less than the cap floor would really want Gomez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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