Source: Devils re-sign Gomez for $5M

0 Comments | Philadelphia Daily News, July, 2006

The New Jersey Devils re-signed Scott Gomez to a 1-year, $5 million contract yesterday, ending speculation that the team would be unable to fit the 26-year-old forward's contract under the NHL's salary cap. The details of the contract were confirmed to the Associated Press by a person familiar with the negotiations who requested anonymity because the team had not yet announced the signing.

Gomez was awarded $5 million by an arbitrator on Tuesday. According to the person familiar with the negotiations, the Devils went to arbitration offering Gomez $3.5 million, while Gomez sought $6.5 million.

Gomez earned $2.2 million last season, when he set career bests for goals (33) and points (84).

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