THE STORY
In June 2009, the New York Rangers traded center Scott Gomez, along with Tom Pyatt and Michael Busto, to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Chris Higgins, Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh, and Pavel Valentenko. This move was intended to alleviate the Rangers' salary cap and allowed them to sign Marian Gaborik. The trade is often cited as a significant misstep for the Canadiens, as McDonagh developed into a top defenseman for the Rangers, while Gomez's performance declined in Montreal.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The trade is frequently cited as a significant misstep for the Canadiens, as McDonagh developed into a top defenseman for the Rangers, while Gomez's performance declined in Montreal.