Scott Gomez joins Hershey Bears on a professional tryout contract

St. Louis Blues center Scott Gomez (93) and Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) skate for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)Forward Scott Gomez, who won two Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils in 2000 and 2003, has been signed to a professional tryout agreement by the Washington Capitals’ American Hockey League affiliate in Hershey, the team announced.

In 21 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, the 36-year-old recorded eight points (one goal and seven assists) before the Blues placed him on unconditional waivers on Dec. 30. In 2014-15, Gomez had 34 points (seven goals and 27 assists) in 58 games with the…