At 39, Gionta formally announced his retirement on Monday in closing a 16-year NHL career in which he played 1,026 regular-season games, plus another 113 in the playoffs. Former captain of the legendary Canadiens Brian Gionta has officially announced his retirement as an NHL player after a rich 16-year career. ''I went into it hoping I could play one NHL game.''. Count Jack Eichel among the hundreds of NHL players past and present who have felt major impact from playing alongside former Sabres captain Brian Gionta. Gionta, who lives in Buffalo, will take on a "small part" in Sabres organization, though he didn't mention the specifics of his position. Just days after acquiring Isaiah Wilson via a trade with the Titans, the Dolphins announced that they have waived the offensive tackle. Brian Joseph Gionta (born January 18, 1979) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). The final active player from the Devils' 2003 Stanley Cup championship team has called it a career.. We're proud to announce that Brian Gionta '01 will have his jersey retired at Kelley Rink on Feb. 15! Gionta, 39, announced his retirement at Buffalo's KeyBank Center. Brian Gionta Retires According to a story on NHL.com, former Devil Brian Gionta has retired after 16 seasons. Little did Gionta know how far off … Forward Brian Gionta announced his retirement Monday after 16 NHL seasons and will join the Buffalo Sabres in a front office role. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. But he’s 38-years-old and the likelihood is that he’s nearing the end of his career and may likely retire. Captaining the Canadiens was significant in knowing the franchise hasn't always offered the C to an American who doesn't speak French. Gionta is from nearby Rochester, New York, and has made his home in Buffalo since spending the 2014-15 to 2016-17 seasons with the Sabres. At 39, Gionta formally announced his retirement on Monday in closing a 16-year NHL career in which he played 1,026 regular-season games, plus another 113 in the playoffs. Gionta enjoyed an eight-game point streak from Nov. 14-Dec. 4, 2008. Gionta said he's ready for retirement "unless something very out of the ordinary and significant came through," NHL.com reports.. The 39-year old says he’s “at peace” with his decision to retire. Who will move on to the Sweet 16? 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Gionta is looking forward to spending more time with his family and taking a small role within the Sabres organization. Gionta also earned the respect of many of his former teammates in Buffalo, with a number of them attending the news conference. The role as father and part-time coach isn't unfamiliar to Gionta after he got a taste of it last year. He ranks 38th among American-born players in games played, and 41st in points. The Sabres also had him take part in their rookie development camp this past summer. ''I'm fortunate that I'm walking away from the game into something even better, and that's being part of my kids growing up, coaching them and being there for them.''. Brian Gionta Announces Retirement September 24, 2018 at 12:44 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 2 Comments This time last year, many had written off veteran forward Brian Gionta as having played in his last game. At 39, Gionta formally announced his retirement on Monday in closing a 16-year NHL career in which he played 1,026 regular-season games, plus another 113 in the playoffs. "I went into it hoping I could play one NHL game.". SI Gambling analyst Roy Larking breaks down the betting angles and shares his picks for Sunday's NCAA men's tournament second round matchups. "I still wanted to be a part of the game and wanted to be a part of the organization," he said. I was a smaller guy in the league, (Gionta is 5’ 7”). All Rights Reserved. Gionta, 39, announced his retirement at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center. "I never thought it would have lasted as long as it did," Gionta said. Brian Gionta retired from the NHL on Monday after 16 seasons. At a mere five-foot-seven, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils. Gionta said he's ready for retirement "unless something very out of the ordinary and significant came through," NHL.com reports.. ''So I appreciate the Devils, Lou Lamoriello, for his belief in me and giving me a chance to break into the league. My first "super hero" was a kid from upstate New York, winger Brian Gionta. The Rochester, New York-native will rejoin the Buffalo Sabres – of whom he was captain while playing for them from 2014-15 to 2016-17 – in an unspecified role. Brian Gionta faced a crowd of reporters and television cameras to announce his retirement Monday at KeyBank Center much the same way he faced them during his storied 1,026-game career. "I'm fortunate that I'm walking away from the game into something even better, and that's being part of my kids growing up, coaching them and being there for them.". In committing to represent the United States at the Pyeongchang Games, he spent time practicing with Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester. Gionta is from nearby Rochester, New York, and has made his home in Buffalo since spending the 2014-15 to 2016-17 seasons with the Sabres. Brian Gionta announced his retirement from playing professional hockey on September 24, 2018. After being unable to land a replacement for center Valtteri Filppula via free agency, the Flyers could be forced to shift Claude Giroux back to his former position, notes John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia . Brian Gionta Retires According to a story on NHL.com, former Devil Brian Gionta has retired after 16 seasons. The 39-year old says he’s “at peace” with his decision to retire. Gionta was particularly grateful to current New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello, who held the same role in New Jersey, when the Devils selected him in the third round of the 1998 draft out of Boston College. Though he intends to spend more time with his family, Gionta said he has accepted a yet-to-be-defined role as a developmental coach with the Sabres on a part-time basis. level 2. However, the NHL veteran is not sure if he wants to play again. The Wildcats, who have only been D-I since 2013, took down an in-state power to end the Round of 64 with a bang. He scored 291 goals and won a Stanley Cup with New Jersey in 2003. At 39, Gionta formally announced his retirement on Monday in closing a 16-year NHL career in which he played 1,026 regular-season games, plus another 113 in the playoffs. At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils. Veteran winger Brian Gionta hung up his skates Monday after 16 seasons and more than 1,000 games in the NHL. At 39, Gionta formally announced his retirement on Monday in closing a 16-year NHL career in which he played 1,026 regular-season games, plus another 113 in the playoffs. © 2021 ABG-SI LLC. "So I appreciate the Devils, Lou Lamoriello, for his belief in me and giving me a chance to break into the league. “I led by example. The former Sabre announced his retirement on Monday at the arena. “I led by example. We're down to 32 teams in the men's bracket. His farewell to his playing career came in 2017-18, when he played his one and only game with the Rochester Americans during his pre-Olympic tune-up, represented the United States at the PyeongChang Winter Games, then closed the season — and his life on the ice — with the Boston Bruins. BUFFALO — Forward Brian Gionta is retiring at age 39 after 16 NHL seasons, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils. In committing to represent the United States at the Pyeongchang Games, he spent time practicing with Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester. He ranks 38th among American-born players in games played, and 41st in points. Brian Gionta Announces Retirement September 24, 2018 at 12:44 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 2 Comments This time last year, many had written off veteran forward Brian Gionta as having played in … Gionta, who lives in Buffalo, will take on a "small part" in Sabres organization, though he didn't mention the specifics of his position. The Sabres also had him take part in their rookie development camp this past summer. In February, he signed with Boston , where he had two goals and seven assists in 21 games, including one in the playoffs. Gionta said he's ready for retirement "unless something very out of the ordinary and significant came through," NHL.com reports.. Dude looks good in a suit I'll give him that. The highlights included him winning a Stanley Cup with the 2003 Devils and captaining the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, as well as representing the United States at two Winter Olympics. FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2016, file photo, Buffalo Sabres' Brian Gionta is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, in Boston. Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta announced his retirement today and will take a small role in the organization . At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils. The Rochester, New York-native will rejoin the Buffalo Sabres – of whom he was captain while playing for them from 2014-15 to 2016-17 – in an unspecified role. Brian Gionta Retirement Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens New Jersey Devils BUFFALO, N.Y. — At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils. Sabres' Jack Eichel Focuses on Keeping Fiery Emotions in Check. Veteran winger Brian Gionta hung up his skates Monday after 16 seasons and more than 1,000 games in the NHL. If he does retire, Gionta could potentially get into coaching, something he dipped his toes into briefly last month as he served as a guest coach at Buffalo’s development camp. Gionta, 39, announced his retirement at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center. Little did Gionta know how far off he'd be in his initial expectations regarding his longevity. Brian Gionta’s career deserved a press conference and maybe a trip to the Hall of Fame someday. And then there was the opportunity to play for the Sabres, the team he grew up following, and to end his career in Boston, where he played college. Forward Brian Gionta announced his retirement Monday after 16 NHL seasons and will join the Buffalo Sabres in a front office role. Brian Gionta faced a crowd of reporters and television cameras to announce his retirement Monday at KeyBank Center much the same way he faced … At 39, Gionta formally announced his retirement on Monday in closing a 16-year NHL career in which he played 1,026 regular-season games, plus another 113 in the playoffs. Brian Gionta of Greece announced his retirement from hockey on Monday. WWE's final pay-per-view before WrestleMania, Fastlane, is Sunday. The highlights included him winning a Stanley Cup with the 2003 Devils, captaining the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, as well as representing the United States at two Winter Olympics. John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Brian Gionta warms up before a game at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 on Feb. 16, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. The highlights included him winning a Stanley Cup with the 2003 Devils, captaining the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, as well as representing the United States at two Winter Olympics. Overall, he finishes a career in which he had 291 goals and 595 points. "I never thought it would have lasted as long as it did," Gionta said. Gionta, a former captain of the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, accepted a role within the Sabres organization. Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic opted against taking a knee in Sunday's derby after Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara's claims of racial abuse. Gionta was particularly grateful to current New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello, who held the same role in New Jersey, when the Devils selected him in the third round of the 1998 draft out of Boston College. The 39-year-old Gionta made the announcement in … BUFFALO, N.Y. — At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils. By Chad DeDominicis @CMDeDominicis Sep 24, 2018, 1:18pm EDT Brian Gionta has retired after 16 NHL seasons, two Olympic appearances and a Stanley Cup title with the New Jersey Devils in 2003. Brian Gionta, who last played with the Buffalo Sabres, said he has received contract offers from teams. Gionta is preparing for Year 2 of retirement. Little did Gionta know how far off he'd be in his initial expectations regarding his lack of size. At 39, Gionta formally announced his retirement on Monday in closing a 16-year NHL career in which he played 1,026 regular-season games, plus another 113 in the playoffs. He described winning a championship as "a dream come true.". Buffalo, NY (WGR 550) - After 1,026 NHL games, Brian Gionta is calling it quits. Brian Gionta Calls It A Career Over the course of his 16-year career, Gionta played for the New Jersey Devils , Montreal Canadiens , Buffalo Sabres , and Boston Bruins. ''I never thought it would have lasted as long as it did,'' Gionta said. ''I still wanted to be a part of the game and wanted to be a part of the organization,'' he said. He also was the captain for the United States in the 2018 Winter Olympics, for which he stepped away from the NHL for most of its 2017–18 season(NHL refused to release its players to the Olympics for the first tim… I always worked for what I got. In February, he signed with Boston, where he had two goals and seven assists in 21 games, including one in the playoffs. A person with direct knowledge of forward Brian Gionta's decision tells The Associated Press the former Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres captain, and two-time United States Olympian will announce he's retiring after 16 NHL seasons. I … Gionta is looking forward to spending more time with his family and taking a small role within the Sabres organization. This summer, he began like he was going to play again. ''The game was so much different back then, and a lot of people needed to believe in me,'' Gionta said. Little did Gionta know how far off … Gionta, who lives in Buffalo, will take on a "small part" in Sabres organization, though he didn't mention the specifics of his position.
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