CFN – With Calgary and Montreal near the bottom of the NHL both teams are looking for ways up. Is it time for a Jay Bouwmeester for Scott Gomez deal providing neither is seriously hurt?
Both have two more seasons left on their inflated contracts. Gomez is a bit higher cap hit, but lower actual cash pay outs. Calgary desperately needs a strong play making centre for star Jarome Inginla while Montreal clearly needs an anchor on defense.
Round out a deal and you have some NHL potential magic.
The problem with trades in today’s NHL is making the cap work and it’s rare to find an opportunity to address a negative on the team with a possible positive solution.
Both players are in need of a change of scenery and both will probably see one soon too. Montreal is second to last in the NHL with 4 points while Calgary is tied with Winnipeg at 5 points. Both teams are better than their point totals reflect. Sometimes you just need to shuffle the deck to make some magic happen.
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