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| Scott GOMEZ (GOH-mehz, SKAWT) |
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On adjusting to the Rangers: "It's been a long time since I've been the new guy ... I don't want to say it was a trial process, but it does take some time getting to know the guys, getting to know people off the ice, getting to know the area."
On playing with Jagr: "I've been fortunate to play with talented wingers. Jaromir Jagr is probably one of the top five hockey players who ever played. He's that good. We're getting used to each other right now. It's kind of like when I played with Alexander Mogilny. You can't step back and watch his talent because you're out on the ice with him. You just know he's a great talent with amazing skills."
On the expectations of New York fans: "I wanted that challenge – that night-in, night-out it's New York. You do something one night that's fine. But it's New York. They want to see it again. And that's something I wanted. And that's something I want to bring to the fans ... there's only one stage, and that's New York. That's the biggest stage there is in the world, Madison Square Garden."
On playing his former team: "When we play against each other, there will be a lot of emotion for me. I know when I play the Devils, I'll be ready to do whatever it takes to win – and I'm sure they feel the same way."
On changing numbers in New York: "We talked, Chris (Drury) and I, after I signed with New York. I said; 'Take No. 23'. It was never a number of mine. The Devils gave it to me and I had no input. I always wore No. 11 or No. 19 when I was growing up. I knew I wasn't going to be wearing No. 11 (Mark Messier's retired number) here. So, I'm wearing No. 19 and Chris will wear No. 23."
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