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Brian Gionta: Joins Buffalo's front office
Brian Gionta officially retired Monday and will join the Sabres in a front-office role.The 39-year-old had been skating this offseason, but another run at it wasn't in the cards. He barely played last season, not seeing NHL action until after the Olympics when he joined the Bruins for 20 games. For many years, Gionta was one of the best American forwards in the league, and he certainly made fantasy owners happy in the 2005-06 season when he scored 48 goals. Those days are in the past now.
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Brian Gionta: Seriously contemplating retirement
Brian Gionta said he's ready for retirement "unless something very out of the ordinary and significant came through," NHL.com reports.Despite how Gionta's been training in Rochester, New York -- his home town -- ahead of the 2018-19 campaign, that does not necessarily mean that he'll continue his career. "I've still trained because that's the routine," he said. "It's what I've done every summer for the last 17 years." The diminutive veteran only appeared in 20 games at hockey's highest level last season, recording two goals and five assists for the Bruins. Known for his veteran leadership and hockey smarts, Gionta remains an unrestricted free agent with about a month to go before training camp begins.
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Brian Gionta: Will not be retained by Bruins
Brian Gionta will not have his contract extended by the Bruins, Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports.Gionta is a 39-year-old with pending unrestricted free-agent status, so it'll be interesting to see whether he ultimately retires or decides to lace up his skates for at least one more season. The New York native has compiled 595 points (291 goals, 304 assists) over 1,026 career contests between the Devils, Canadiens, Sabres and Bruins. He recorded seven points over 20 games with the B's this past season, numbers well off the pace he set in his prime. Still, if Gionta wishes to play next season, his veteran leadership and ability to contribute secondary scoring, could land him another deal.
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Bruins' Brian Gionta: Mulling future
Brian Gionta has yet to make a decision on his future, but continuing to play remains an option, Matt Kalman of NHL.com reports.Now 39 years young, Gionta became a Bruin after competing at the Olympics for the United States, tallying two goals and five assists in 20 regular-season contests. Gionta was somewhat of an afterthought during the postseason though, serving as a healthy scratch in 11 of 12 games. Despite his age, the former Boston College Eagle can still be an effective player due to his high hockey IQ, but his days as a pint-sized, scoring dynamo are in the past.
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Bruins' Brian Gionta: Sees 20 games of regular-season action
Brian Gionta recorded two goals and seven points in 20 games for the Boston Bruins this past season.The 39-year-old caught on with Boston after representing Team USA at the Olympics. Gionta's arrival helped the Bruins weather a series of injuries up front, but as the team heads into the postseason, the veteran forward's lineup status isn't firmly entrenched. Gionta is slated to become an unrestricted free agent upon completion of the current campaign.
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Bruins' Brian Gionta: Production slows down
Brian Gionta logged 12:06 worth of ice time, including 3:06 on the power play, in Tuesday's shootout loss to the Jets.After charging out of the gate with six points in his first five games as a Bruin, Gionta has now gone nine straight outings without recording a point. Though the 39-year-old forward has cooled off, he's been a solid addition to a banged-up Boston Bruins squad and has likely earned himself consideration for a lineup spot up front for the team's playoff drive, even as Boston's injured players gradually return to action.
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Bruins' Brian Gionta: Two points in season debut
Brian Gionta had two assists -- including one on the power play -- in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Penguins.Making his season debut after signing with Boston following the Olympics, the 39-year-old Gionta showed that he's still got plenty left in the tank. The Rochester native should benefit from a lack of early-season wear-and-tear, and Gionta could be worth a pickup if he can replicate this effort moving forward.
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Bruins' Brian Gionta: Inks deal with Boston
Brian Gionta signed a one-year contract worth $700,000 with Boston on Sunday, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.It seemed like Gionta's plan was to always return to the NHL after competing with Team USA at the Olympics, and he's finally found his suitor. The 39-year-old wasn't able to post any points through five games at the Olympic level, but was able to log 35 points in 82 games last season in Buffalo. Nonetheless, Gionta likely won't see more than a bottom-six role in Boston.
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Brian Gionta: Looking at potential NHL return following Olympics
Brian Gionta's agent is talking to NHL teams about a potential deal after the Olympics, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.Gionta has yet to play a game in the 2017-18 season, but has been practicing steadily with AHL Rochester all year and played in the pre-Olympic Deutschland Cup. The 39-year-old did have a strong season in Buffalo last year, logging 35 points (15 goals, 20 assists) in 82 games, and could use the Olympics as a stage to prove to potential playoff teams that he's still got it. Gionta will have roughly 36 hours after the gold medal game to sign a contract and be eligible for the playoffs, so expect a transaction shortly following the game if a team thinks he could provide leadership, and still fit in its bottom six.
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Brian Gionta: Preparing for Olympics
Brian Gionta will not sign an AHL deal and will instead focus on competing in the Olympics, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.After having a successful NHL career that included 11 playoff appearances, it's easy to understand why the veteran wants to play on a big stage one last time. However, this will likely signal the end of Gionta's pro career, unless he's willing to take a minor-league deal next season.
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