Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Scott Gomez Shipped to Habs for Chris Higgins

The Hallelujah Chorus is loudly singing.

Steve Zipay / Newsday:
Rangers send Gomez to Canadiens for Higgins --

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...
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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 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...
related:
AP / NY Post: RANGERS DEAL GOMEZ TO CANADIENS IN SIX-PLAYER DEAL
NY Rangers press release: Rangers send Gomez to Habs in 6-player deal
Montreal press release: Habs acquire Scott Gomez

discussion:
Scotty Hockey: Adios MexiCan't!
Hockey Rodent: Good Riddance!
Steve Zipay / Blue Notes: See ya Gomer, Welcome back, Chris Higgins
Puck Daddy: Canadiens acquire Gomez, his gargantuan contract from NY
The Record / Ranger Rants: Gomez to Montreal
Blueshirt Bulletin: Breaking News: Gomez to Montreal for Higgins
Bleacher Report: Scott Gomez Dealt to Montreal For Chris Higgins
5-hole.com: Rangers trade Scott Gomez for Chris Higgins



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