Gionta no longer with Habs signs with Buffalo

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Richard Labbé @Richardlabbe
Told #Habs and B.Gionta won't be able to strike a deal tonight. Not expecting anything until tomorrow AM.

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[le_sean]

Just stop trying Marc. Please, stop.

 

[Binary Code]

Our problem is offense and defense. Gionta is not a solution, he is not a defenseman and scoring chances die on his stick.

 

[Maliki2]

Hopefully no news next Monday AM either! I would lowball him as he is trying to use other teams as leverage!

 

[Saintpatrick*]

He's a black hole on that 2nd line. He's not a top 6 winger and cap space saved on Gio can be better spent elsewhere.

 

[Habaneros]

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Richard Labbé @Richardlabbe
Told #Habs and B.Gionta won't be able to strike a deal tonight. Not expecting anything until tomorrow AM.

He will get his best offer,bring it to Habs.....Then it is simple.

Same goes for Weaver imho....

 

[OneSharpMarble]

He needs to move Gorges so he has the cap space to lock up Gionta for big money.

 

[anonymous9739872329]

Almost the end of an era. We had the Koivu-Kovalev-Zednik era and now the Gionta-Gomez-Cammalleri-Moen era is almost over. Let the young ones fulfill their destinies.

 

[Bob b smith]

His bicep tears have destroyed his shot. He'll still shoot non-stop from everywhere... I can't imagine Bergevin signing him for an offensive role... If we can keep him in a strictly symbolic leadership role with defensive responsibilities, maybe there's something to be done?

 

[eFFeRR]

If we are okay giving Parenteau top 6 minutes, then signing Gionta for the 3rd line might not be a bad idea assuming it's on a one year deal.

I believe there is still room to upgrade on RW and would much prefer a top 6 RW'r while playing Parenteau on the 3rd line with Eller.

 

[Runner77]

If MB can produce more salary relief, I'd much rather use the new money plus whatever Gionta might have commanded, and throw the money at a better player than Gionta. Time to move on.

 

[Alexdaman]

I'm not totally against Brian staying here, but only with a one-year deal. Anything past that would be adding more complications to our future lineup.

 

[Price My Man Crush]

So...it's July 1st, where's the appreciation thread?

See ya Gio!

 

[kassian]

The only way I'd want Gionta resigned is if his contract had a ''No ill-advised slapshots from just inside the blue line'' clause. But even then...

 

[WeThreeKings]

Pls be the first person to sign.. SOMEWHERE ELSE.. today.

 

[Ice Poutine]

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John Shannon ‏@JSportsnet 26m
Told this morning that chances of Brian Gionta staying in Montreal are fading. #SNsigningseason


(yayyyyyy! )

 

[Jee]

I'm sad to be honest. I loved this team with Gionta and Gorges, it's going to feel half empty for a while.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Fading still isn't faded. Get her done.

 

[Ice Poutine]

I'm sad to be honest. I loved this team with Gionta and Gorges, it's going to feel half empty for a while.

Give it ten minutes and it'll pass...

 

[habsrule22]

he s going to buffalo A name US player and former Habs captain which will please some fans down there. They have to fill their line up somehow.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

 

[Garnet]

Give it ten minutes and it'll pass...

MB mentioned new young leaders stepped up in the playoffs. Gionta's time has passed and I believe hes chasing the money at this point.
Im happy to see the changes but Montreal got to the third round on depth and staying healthy. Need to add more depth.

 

[rickthegoon]

Man oh man, this nonsense has to stop, Gionta has no business being on top 6, too lazy to play 3rd line, and even less of any business bieng on the 4th.
If in the next few days Bergevins does nothing but not sign Gionta, I'll be a happy camper. Time to move on from this weak leadership era.

 

[CH25]

Award the C to Subban along with his 64m $

 

[Blind Gardien]

Buffalo seems like the answer to our prayers. They need to spend money and want a veteran leader? Well, hot damn. We can't match them bidding for Gionta.