Rumor: Brian Gionta to sign with a playoff bound team

[VoluntaryDom]

Guys he is coming off of a 15 goal 35 point 16-17 campaign... He can't be THAT bad

 

[VanIsle]

Dear God no.

 

[Haatley]

Report: Brian Gionta is returning to the NHL

He wasn't great in the Olympics, but I saw him play in Rochester and it looks like he is still an NHL caliber player.

One game in Rochester. One.

 

[Dr Quincy]

There are worse guys playing on 4th lines, so .. sure why not.

 

[Bruin4Life]

Why do I know hes a Bruins target.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Why do I know hes a Bruins target.

A Recchi-ish move.

 

[rojac]

Once again, with no roster limit starting Monday, unless his likely less than $1M cap hit is going to cause issues or your team has 50 contracts and he’d force someone out of the organization, what’s wrong with adding another NHL experienced player to your team’s depth?

 

[GKJ]

'veteran leadership' and whatnot

 

[Juicy Pop]

ECHL playoff team?

 

[Chainshot]

There is nothing wrong with getting a well-regarded, well-prepared vet for a 13/14 guy at literally no expense but salary.

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

In the linked article he also mentions the Devils and the Leafs as potential suitors.

I can't speak to BOS or NJD as well, but Toronto is simply not a fit.

NJD has too many forwards, I have no clue where Gionta thinks he would fit on this team

 

[DrJustice]

Would rather sign Iginla than Gionta if the Bruins do absolutely nothing else on the deadline.

Seems like a back-up option.

 

[rojac]

NJD has too many forwards, I have no clue where Gionta thinks he would fit on this team

I think that on any team, he would be an NHL-experienced spare part. Remember, after the trade deadline, there is no roster limit for NHL teams.

 

[Pens x]

One game in Rochester. One.

He must have played one heck of a game

 

[Quiet Jack]

It will be Boston.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I could see him wanting to end his career in NJ

We have no room for him and doesn’t fit our current style. Love Big Gio, but his time has long passed.

 

[Woodhouse]

Bruins make Gionta signing official: Bruins Sign Brian Gionta To One-Year Contract