Brian Gionta (negotiations w/Habs are underway)

[Habs 4 Life]

I liked Gio, really did during his time here but It's time to move on and let him walk. Best of luck to him, classy guy

 

[MSLs absurd thighs]

I'm happy his days as a Habs player look over. I think it's a wise decision. We have some patching job to do on the right front tomorrow. Might end up being an exciting day.

 

[Ezpz]

Gio deserves an appreciation thread. He was what we paid him to be, but there's no longer a fit here going forward.

 

[Analyzer*]

Gio deserves an appreciation thread. He was what we paid him to be, but there's no longer a fit here going forward.

He's not officially gone.

 

[Ezpz]

He's not officially gone.

@EricEngels: Gionta would have to take a considerable discount to remain in Montreal. It's highly unlikely at this point, despite mutual appreciation

Sounds pretty gone.

 

[EveryDay]

He's not officially gone.

Yes he is!!!!! in our heart Brian is gone!

 

[vokiel]

No he means CHarakter. The real one.

I think he meant some KarateKid. The real one.

/k bad joke

 

[kassian]

@EricEngels: Gionta would have to take a considerable discount to remain in Montreal. It's highly unlikely at this point, despite mutual appreciation

 

[Wats]

Yep, such short short memories on this board. The GTFO crowd are just embarassing themselves, wait till they see their 20+ goal captain get swapped for an 8 goal $3M Kulemin.

Last time Gionta was 20+ scorer Kulemin scored 30. How much do you actually think Gionta is looking for?

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Does anyone think Gionta is anything other than a consummate professional mercenary?

He's as much a Hab as he will be a Panther or Hurricane or whatever next season.

I'm glad it looks like we're cutting loose from the guy.

How exactly? He spent most of his career with New Jersey, signed a long term deal with Montreal and only now wants to explore other options in lieu of taking a low offer from us? I do not get why people take such offense when a player isn't willing to take a discount just to stick around. Whether you want Gionta or not, he has been nothing but class his entire time here and if it wasn't for his play slipping, I'd happily keep him aboard.

 

[Agnostic]

Last time Gionta was 20+ scorer Kulemin scored 30. How much do you actually think Gionta is looking for?

C'mon seriously, Gionta's worst season in the past 3 was 18 goals, Kulemin's best was 9. On the numbers and beyond Gionta is far superior.

 

[Seb]

My feeling as well

 

[WeThreeKings]

So close to no more Gionta.

GREAT news.

 

[Coldplay]

Brian.

 

[Cole Caulifield]

So close to no more Gionta.

GREAT news.

For sure.

I don't have the same size fetish most around here have but we do have to get bigger up front. Not at the cost of skill though. But Gionta is one of those guys whose skill level simply isn't high enough for us to want to keep yet another midget around. He's declined HARD. I have to think that our GM is creative enough to find someone who is a better fit.

 

[Richiebottles]

Yep, such short short memories on this board. The GTFO crowd are just embarassing themselves, wait till they see their 20+ goal captain get swapped for an 8 goal $3M Kulemin.

WOW WOW WOW.

MB is smart and won't give that type of money to Kulemin.

 

[durojean]

I'm kind of worried we let guys go but do not replace them. At this rate we'll be way worse than last year.

 

[DenverHabsFan]

Let's not celebrate yet.

Maybe Gio will realize how low his market value is and then he'll take the lowball offer MB made him.

 

[Dagistitsyn]

I'm kind of worried we let guys go but do not replace them. At this rate we'll be way worse than last year.

Free agency hasn't even officially started yet. They would have all summer to get a Rw, there is no way they go into the season without a new winger.

 

[Kafka]

We only have one spot for a player like Gionta, and Brière is now already taking it.

I don't see how we can keep our captain, specially since I expect Sven Andrighetto to be on the roster after Christmas. We tend to forget that the guy is already 20 years old.

 

[Coldplay]

Let's not celebrate yet.

Maybe Gio will realize how low his market value is and then he'll take the lowball offer MB made him.

One can hope.

 

[WeThreeKings]

With this news and the Gorges trade.. Looks like Bergevin is looking to save money where he can.

 

[MSLs absurd thighs]

With this news and the Gorges trade.. Looks like Bergevin is looking to save money where he can.

I like the fact he sees the "fat" at the same place I see it.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I like the fact he sees the "fat" at the same place I see it.

Except for DD..

and that Moen wasn't dealt at the draft, surprising to me.. but maybe no one wants him at all.

 

[overlords]

Except for DD..

and that Moen wasn't dealt at the draft, surprising to me.. but maybe no one wants him at all.

Concussions will mess you up, mang.