Scott Gomez is back on the New Jersey Devils roster for first time since 2006-07
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Center Scott Gomez is back on the New Jersey Devils' roster.
General manager Lou Lamoriello says the 34-year-old center signed a contract Sunday night and there is a good chance he will play against the Penguins in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Gomez last played for the Devils in 2006-07, then signed a big contract with the New York Rangers as a free agent. He was traded to Montreal and also played with San Jose and Florida.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He attended the Devils training camp on a tryout basis, played well in the preseason but did not get a contract.
A native of Alaska, Gomez was drafted by the Devils in 1998, joined the team the following season and won the NHL's award as the top rookie.
The Devils played top-line center Travis Zajac on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 28 on Monday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Lamoriello also said forward Adam Henrique (upper body) has been skating and will make the trip. Defenseman Jon Merrill (arm) has been cleared to play.