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Stephen Gionta had the best Tweet after his brother Brian announced his retirement
Stephen Gionta had the best Tweet after his brother Brian announced his retirement After 16 NHL seasons, Brian Gionta has called it quits. The American enjoyed an illustrious career, racking up 291 goals and 304 assists in 1,026 games, which were split between the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres.
Source: Gionta to retire after 16 NHL seasons
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Forward Brian Gionta is retiring at age 39 after 16 NHL seasons, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Gionta hasn't disclosed what he plans to announce during a news conference Monday at the Buffalo Sabres' arena. Gionta is a former Montreal Canadiens and Sabres captain and two-time U.S. Olympian. He won a Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 2003.
Bruins sign Brian Gionta for remainder of season
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Gionta signs 1-game PTO with Rochester in AHL
The American Hockey League's Rochester Americans announced Monday that the team has signed Brian Gionta to a one-game professional tryout. The team added that Gionta is expected to be in the lineup on Friday at home against against the Toronto Marlies. "Brian has been practicing with us on a regular basis since early in the season," said Amerks GM Randy Sexton in a statement.
Sabres' Lehner Said He Would Never Call Out A Teammate
-- Robin Lehner is one of those athletes that’s honest in his answers. After a tough 4-2 loss to Vancouver on Sunday, Lehner was very angry as he spoke on our postgame show. He talked about how players try to get fancy instead of making the easy play. He talked about how after one win, they act like they’re the Chicago Blackhawks. Some people took his comments as being critical of Jack Eichel.
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
Dan Bylsma, Sam Reinart, and Brian Gionta address the controversial no-goal calls in the final period of Buffalo's 4-3 loss in Dallas.Sam Reinhart"I don't know if it was tough to see on video or what, but it was 100% over the line. It's a tough one. I haven't seen the second one after that wasn't called in our favor, but by the sounds of it, that one was in too.""It's a little frustrating, but the reason is they couldn't determine or couldn't see it.
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
"It just felt like there wasn't a lot of life today for some reason. Couldn't really get going. They're a good defensive team with a good goaltender. Rask makes two good saves, and if you want to win against a team like this you gotta have a little more than that. We let up a little bit... We gotta work better. Everyone.""Of course we're angry, we're disappointed. We expect more but it feel like we're chasing it out there.
Sabres Look To Rebound Out Of The Break
-- The NHL has ended its three day holiday break as the Sabres are in Detroit tonight. No team can travel on December 26, so all the visiting teams left home this morning.
From The Locker Room: Sabres-OIlers
Read quotes from Rasmus Ristolainen after he scored the game-winning goal in the Sabres' 4-3 overtime victory over Edmonton on Tuesday."Usually when I get a chance, I try to shoot it through the boards. I put all my power behind the shot. I try to help the team win and score. If I get apples that's alright, but of course everyone wants to score."(after playing nearly 30 minutes) "Feels pretty good. That's why you train in the summertime. You need to be in good shape. I feel great right now.
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
Brendan Guhle logged over 16 minutes of ice time in his NHL debut with four shots on net. Read what Guhle and his head coach, Dan Bylsma, had to say following Buffalo's 2-1 loss to Boston."It's one of the main traits of my gam is simple, easy, not a complicated game. It's easy to do out there with all those good players. Just give them the puck and your job is done.""I just tried to get [the puck] past the first guy. I thought it was going in at first.
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
Jack Eichel netted the game-tying and winning goals in the 3rd period on the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Rangers. Check out Eichel's comments after the game, as well as praise from Brian Gionta and Dan Bylsma."It was great to be back here. This is one I've definitely been looking forward to. To be able to win and get a little come-from-behind victory in the 3rd period, and being able to contribute makes it a whole lot sweeter."We played a really good 2nd period and weren't really rewarded for it.
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
Robin Lehner's shootout struggles continued during Buffalo's 2-1 loss to Detroit. The netminder allowed goals to both Red Wings skaters and spoke about it following the game."Every shooter for me right now is a tough shooter for me. I'm not really in the zone in the shootouts, to put it lightly. I'm practicing it every day. In practice, I'm stopping the puck. In the games, I'm not.
Sabres' Stick With Nilsson
-- Anders Nilsson will get his second straight start tonight in the arena against Minnesota. Robin Lehner is feeling a little bit better, but still hasn’t rejoined the team for practice.Tonight it’s the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Buffalo. Nilsson is wearing a special mask for the game that will be auctioned off for the cause.
Sabres' Girgensons Looking To Show He Has More
-- A few of the Sabres will be playing back to back as Buffalo has preseason game number two tonight in the arena.Zemgus Girgensons is one of those players who gets to go again after scoring Buffalo’s only goal Monday at Penn State. Dan Bylsma said, “It’s a preseason goal, but yes, it’s still a good opportunity for him to feel good about himself and to get a goal.
Flynn helps Sabres beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout - New York News
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Brian Flynn scored the clinching goal in the shootout, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Nicolas Deslauriers and Brian Gionta scored in regulation for Buffalo, which won for just the fourth time in the last 27 games. The Sabres improved to 7-2 in shootouts. Jakub Voracek and Ryan White scored for Philadelphia, which fell to 2-7 in the tiebreaker. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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