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The New York Rangers cleared significant cap space today, dealing center Scott Gomez to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for left winger Christopher Higgins.
The Canadiens received Gomez along with forward Tom Pyatt and defenseman Michael Busto in exchange for Higgins and defensemen Ryan McDonagh, Pavel Valentenko and Doug Janik.
McDonagh was the Habs' first round selection, twelth overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Higgins, a restricted free agent this summer, scored 12 goals and 11 assists last season in Montreal.
Gomez, in his second season of a multi-year deal, was due to earn $7.35 million dollars next season, which the Rangers can now use to address their many holes. While showing flashes of brilliance at times Gomez was never able to live up to his mega-contract.
With free agency set to begin tonight at midnight, the Rangers will now have significantly more options available to address their needs on defense and for a big-time goal scorer.
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