Senators sign veteran Scott Gomez to 1-year deal
Scott Gomez's stellar play in the American Hockey League has earned him a NHL contract.
The Ottawa Senators have signed the 36-year-old to a one-year contract that will keep him with the team for the rest of the season.
One-way deal at $575,000 for Scott Gomez. Gives them some depth for the rest of the season. He was in Hershey on a PTO. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) March 2, 2016
Gomez began the season with the St. Louis Blues, but was released by the club after managing just one goal and eight points in 21 games.
He was subsequently signed to a professional tryout contract by the Washington Capitals' AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. There, he lit it up, posting four goals and 24 points in 18 games.
Gomez should provide the team with some short-term relief after the Senators announced Monday that forward Kyle Turris would be shut down indefinitely as he deals with a high ankle sprain.