FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Chris Higgins readies to shoot, and score an empty-net goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period of a hockey game in Philadelphia. The Canadiens won, 3-1. New York Rangers Scott Gomez's(notes) brief New York tenure ended Tuesday June 30, 2009 when the star center was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a six-player deal including Higgins.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Dave Labrecque of the Philadelphia Flyers poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Nicola Riopel of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Dave Labrecque of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on after being drafted in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks Chris Pronger(notes) speaks to reporters during a break at the National Hockey League Players Association meetings in Las Vegas on Friday, June 19 2009. The Philadelphia Flyers acquired Pronger and prospect Ryan Dingle(notes) from the Anaheim Ducks for forward Joffrey Lupul(notes), defenceman Luca Sbisa(notes), first-round picks in 2009 and 2010 and a conditional third-round pick in 2010 or 2011