Steve Palumbo: Scott Gomez to Anaheim Makes More Sense Than You Think

What about Andrew Cogliano? He used to be a center, doesnt he?

i think the only way he sees anahiem is when chicago is playing the ducks out there.
the hawks have a large interest in him too. where would you go if you had to choose between the 2 plus a chance to play with hossa & sharp?

I don't think it's a bad idea either, Steve, provided he can still skate. Also, the contract numbers would have to be decent but considering how much money he just made, I can't see that being too much of a problem.

What about Andrew Cogliano? He used to be a center, doesnt he?
- Corvin

Cogliano would be used as an injury back-up. They want him to play wing on Koivu's line.

Stay far away from him, he (frank)in sucks.

What about Andrew Cogliano? He used to be a center, doesnt he?
- Corvin

He plays alot of LW in Anaheim

What about Andrew Cogliano? He used to be a center, doesnt he?
- Corvin

The guy is terrible at taking faceoffs and now is mostly on the wing. I'm only ok with gomez if he is the occasional scratch. I would much rather see bonino, holland and rakell getting used to nhl talent.

What about Andrew Cogliano? He used to be a center, doesnt he?
- Corvin

The guy is terrible at taking faceoffs and now is mostly on the wing. I'm only ok with gomez if he is the occasional scratch. I would much rather see bonino, holland and rakell getting used to nhl talent.

i think the only way he sees anahiem is when chicago is playing the ducks out there.
the hawks have a large interest in him too. where would you go if you had to choose between the 2 plus a chance to play with hossa & sharp?
- wonthecup10

Maybe he'd like to play in a place where it isnt as cold and has nice beach's near by. Not to mention why would Chi give him 2nd line minutes.

Maybe he'd like to play in a place where it isnt as cold and has nice beach's near by. Not to mention why would Chi give him 2nd line minutes.
- poisondhearts37

He is clearly a third or even fourth line talent now. Chi would be crazy to do that.

He is clearly a third or even fourth line talent now. Chi would be crazy to do that.
- Steve Palumbo

Plus Gomez will fit in, in the city of Anaheim.

To me this a huge plus and if he can be grabbed on the cheap why not take a shot? He is still good for 3-5 points as a third line center. (last season - Koivu 38 pts., Getzlaf 57 pts.) The Ducks are in full-court-press mode in terms of making the playoffs. Sometimes it's a gamble like this that will pay off the most in the end.
- Steve Palumbo

Fixed that up for you...

No worries the leafs will take him.

Stay far away from him, he (frank)in sucks.
- Rtt19

But what about as a fourth line center, which is where the Ducks would play him? He would most likely be skating with Devante Smith-Pelley and Brad Staubitz.

Plus Gomez will fit in, in the city of Anaheim.
- poisondhearts37

Yeah, he could live near 17th St. in downtown Santa Ana.

Racist.

Fixed that up for you...
- 1970vintage

LOL!

But what about as a fourth line center, which is where the Ducks would play him? He would most likely be skating with Devante Smith-Pelley and Brad Staubitz.
- duxcup07

He's 4'0", doesn't hit, doesn't shoot the puck, is terrible on the draw, had 0 goals 5 on 5 last year, 2 on the PP (which I doubt he would get time on in Anaheim). I just don't see what benefit you think he would bring other than experience, which frankly, doesn't guarantee you wins.

Yeah, he could live near 17th St. in downtown Santa Ana.

Racist.
- duxcup07

And word is Redden is going to St.Louis

And word is Redden is going to St.Louis

Steve Palumbo: Scott Gomez to Anaheim Makes More Sense Than You Think
- Steve Palumbo

So he's the second guy from Montreal that had number 11 that will play for the Ducks hmmmm

But what about as a fourth line center, which is where the Ducks would play him? He would most likely be skating with Devante Smith-Pelley and Brad Staubitz.
- duxcup07

No, he is not a 4th line center. He belongs in the ECHL.

No, he is not a 4th line center. He belongs in the ECHL.
- Rtt19

Well, Ok then.

Steve Palumbo: Scott Gomez to Anaheim Makes More Sense Than You Think
- Steve Palumbo

He will be a great 3rd liner somewhere as he might re-find his form and be able to move up in case of injuries