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Rangers Steal Free Agents Gomez, Drury

New York seizes big-time centers from Jersey, Buffalo

By Joseph Fasano, Newser User

Posted Jul 2, 2007 10:13 AM CDT

(Newser) – The New York Rangers signed free-agent centers Scott Gomez and Chris Drury yesterday, stealing two powerful offensive weapons from their rivals. Gomez was pinched from the neighboring Devils, and Drury—whose play against the Rangers in last year's postseason contributed to their demise—from the Buffalo Sabres.

Drury's is a five-year no-move agreement worth $35.25 million; Gomez will be on board for seven years and $51.5 mil. New York had pushed hard for a top center; "we never expected to get both," said GM Glen Sather. Drury's Sabres have been hit hard by off-season negotiations; co-captain Daniel Briere is headed to Philadelphia on an eight-year deal.

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This photo provided by NHL Images shows New Jersey Devils' Scott Gomez at South Mountain Arena on Sept. 13, 2005 in West Orange, N.J. The New York Rangers solved their problems at center in a big way... (Associated Press)

New York Rangers head coach Tom Renney acknowledges the fans as he walks off the ice after the Rangers lost to the Buffalo Sabres, 4-5, to end their season in NHL hockey action Sunday, May 6, 2007, at... (Associated Press)

Buffalo Sabres' Chris Drury battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils' Scott Gomez (23) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., in this March 28, 2007 file photo.... (Associated Press)

This undated photo provided by NHL Images shows Buffalo Sabres' Chris Drury. The New York Rangers solved their problems at center in a big way Sunday, July 1, 2007, signing Scott Gomez and Drury away... (Associated Press)

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