from Tom Gulitti of Fire & Ice,

The Devils have signed center Scott Gomez, general manager Lou Lamoriello announced today.

Gomez had been practicing with the team as an unsigned player after attending training camp as a tryout. Lamoriello said he called Gomez Sunday night to sign him.

Gomez has been assigned No. 21 and is practicing today on a line with Patrik Elias and Jaromir Jagr.

The Devils are shorhanded at forward because of injuries to centers Adam Henrique. and Travis Zajac and left wings Martin Havlat and Ryane Clowe.

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