Is Brian Gionta destined to return?

[JimEIV]

As much as I love him, it wouldn't be the right move.

Wish he never left though.

Feel similar.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

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you know it's almost dinner time...

 

[MadDevil]

More like Elias-Gionta-Gionta.

EGG Line, Part II.

 

[Nemec]

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[rrekaj13]

Lou is going to sign him because he reads HF and wants to see how many butthurt fans he can torment in one off season.

 

[glenwo2]

I wouldn't say Brian is "Destined" to return.....


I would say that Lou is Senile enough to sign him.

 

[The Wumpus]

It's the most "Lou" thing Lou could possibly do. Self-parody territory.

Nothing but respect for Gionta the Elder, but he's just not what this team needs right now.

 

[MadDevil]

We won't need him. We'll have a bought out Havlat as the annual former Devil or reclamation project signing.

 

[NC107*]

The Montreal fans would love it. Most of them want him out or on the 4th line only.. Please don't sign him Lou

 

[nugg]

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[JimEIV]

The Montreal fans would love it. Most of them want him out or on the 4th line only.. Please don't sign him Lou

Boston fans wanted Jagr out because "he didn't score in the playoffs", "couldn't play a full season because he wears down", and "couldn't skate anymore"...

And you oughta go back and read Minnesota fans comments on Zidlicky... according to them his legs were gone 4 years ago. And the best, getting Foster was a steal because anything was better than Zidlicky.

See, the thing is, most fans have no idea what the hell they are talking about. They see a mid-30's plus player not produce to the level they believe they should and they pronounce him finished without any consideration of circumstances or injury...like maybe a torn labrum.

 

[NC107*]

Boston fans wanted Jagr out because "he didn't score in the playoffs", "couldn't play a full season because he wears down", and "couldn't skate anymore"...

And you oughta go back and read Minnesota fans comments on Zidlicky... according to them his legs were gone 4 years ago. And the best, getting Foster was a steal because anything was better than Zidlicky.

See, the thing is, most fans have no idea what the hell they are talking about. They see a mid-30's plus player not produce to the level they believe they should and they pronounce him finished without any consideration of circumstances or injury...like maybe a torn labrum.

I agree with your assessment however there has never been a mention of Brian G having an injury and Montreal fans were wanting him out or on the 4th line before the playoffs. Do I assume you would like the Gionta brothers with the Devils? I would not, nether would be fine for me.

 

[JimEIV]

I agree with your assessment however there has never been a mention of Brian G having an injury and Montreal fans were wanting him out or on the 4th line before the playoffs. Do I assume you would like the Gionta brothers with the Devils? I would not, nether would be fine for me.

No, we can't have another 35+ contract on this team...but Gionta in Montreal, is a player who was partially pushed down because of the development of other forwards and the fact that he is a solid two way player forced him into a Madden-esque role in Montreal...sometimes very good players are asked to perform unflattering roles and I believe that was the case for Gionta from what I've seen.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

**** me in the face if we sign him. Oh my god, what a horror show next year has the potential to be.

 

[MartyOwns]

nothing coming out of Montreal suggests they won't re-sign him. premature tizzies all around

 

[Brooklyndevil]

I hope not as well. But we all know Lou loves playing déjà vu.

 

[Austrian Devil]

I imagine this and I think to myself... this could actually make the Rolston return look not so bad.

That's how bad I think this would be.

No. The Rolston return brought us

The Gionta return wouldnt even get us entertainment but tons of cringeworthy chestshots. Ugh.

 

[Chessarmy]

Looks like its time for the return of the Elias-Zubrus-Gionta line from 08-09

 

[The Broadway Hat]

I seriously hope not. Don't think I can live with him torching the rangers again. Would be a great move by Lou and very realistic. Why are you guys so down on him. Doesn't be have your single season goal record

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I seriously hope not. Don't think I can live with him torching the rangers again. Would be a great move by Lou and very realistic. Why are you guys so down on him. Doesn't be have your single season goal record

yes, when he was 26 years old. how does that help us now? he'll be 36 next season.

absolutely, positively NO thank you.

 

[Bleedred]

I seriously hope not. Don't think I can live with him torching the rangers again. Would be a great move by Lou and very realistic. Why are you guys so down on him. Doesn't be have your single season goal record

Yes but that record was from what will be 9 years ago now. He's not the same player anymore.

I'd welcome him back if we got rid of Ryder or Brunner (preferably Ryder).

 

[The Broadway Hat]

yes, when he was 26 years old. how does that help us now? he'll be 36 next season.

absolutely, positively NO thank you.

Age is only a number. Gionta has chemistry with Elias. Those two were dynamite. Could re kindle magic like with Sykora and have a cheap 25 goal scorer. But hey if you don't want that so be it. Rangers won't mind lol

 

[The Broadway Hat]

Yes but that record was from what will be 9 years ago now. He's not the same player anymore.

I'd welcome him back if we got rid of Ryder or Brunner (preferably Ryder).

Fair point. I'm a huge fan of your posts. Been a lurker for a while. Love the nicknames. What would you name Gionta? Lmao

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Age is only a number. Gionta has chemistry with Elias. Those two were dynamite. Could re kindle magic like with Sykora and have a cheap 25 goal scorer. But hey if you don't want that so be it. Rangers won't mind lol

you want the Devils to sign him because he absolutely stinks now.

 

[Bleedred]

Fair point. I'm a huge fan of your posts. Been a lurker for a while. Love the nicknames. What would you name Gionta? Lmao

I like Gionta, so I don't have anything bad to say about him.

Check back with me sometime next season when he has 12 points in 42 games for us. I should have something by then.