The New York Islanders announced today that Scott Gomez has been named an Assistant Coach. Gomez retired from hockey at the completition of the 2015-16 season and will begin his coaching career with the Islanders this upcoming season.
His 16-year NHL career included a Calder Memorial Trophy in 1999-00 as the league's top rookie, as well as two Stanley Cup Championships with the New Jersey Devils (2000, 2003). A two-time NHL All-Star, Gomez scored 756 points (181 goals, 575 assists) in 1,079 career regular-season games with the Devils, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues and Ottawa Senators. In 2003-04, Gomez led the NHL in assists (56, tied with Martin St. Louis).
Islanders Name Gomez Assistant Coach
Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Joins Coaching Staff