When the New Jersey Devils signed former New York Rangers winger, Ivan Barbashev, they did so without their captain John Scott, who signed a new deal last week
A few weeks ago, John Scott’s agent, Brian Murphy, sent an email to the New York Islanders.“You will be the first NHL team I have ever spoken to who did not sign John Scott,” Murphy wrote.“I am writing to thank you for your understanding.”Scott was not interested in a long-term contract.The Islanders were looking for