'"I went into it hoping I could play one NHL game," Gionta said. "And from there it was play as long as you could, as long as you were having fun, enjoying the game and as long as your body would hold up. I would have never thought it lasted as long as it did but I'm super appreciative for the people along the way that supported me and gave me that chance."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Gionta beat the odds, earned proper Sabres sendoff
Archives for 2018
Sabres Notebook: Team takes the big time to a small town
'The team starts with a morning flight through the state to Griffiss Air Force base in Rome, notable as the site of Woodstock '99. Then it's a brief bus trip to the Village of Clinton, population 2,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Team takes the big time to a small town
Roth: Brian Gionta opened doors for others by the way he played the game
'“It wasn’t a hard decision,’’ Gionta said. “It will be at times because that’s what you’re used to, but it’s the right decision.’’' … [Read more...] about Roth: Brian Gionta opened doors for others by the way he played the game
Greece's Brian Gionta retires from hockey: Here are 10 magical memories
'Signs with “hometown’’ team in 2014 to help franchise through some tough times.' … [Read more...] about Greece’s Brian Gionta retires from hockey: Here are 10 magical memories
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons settles into checking role
'“Forecheck, creating space, banging some bodies,” Girgensons said Thursday inside HarborCenter. “That’s kind of my role. At the same time, I do have to make some plays and finish some chances."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons settles into checking role
Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta helped change hockey
'Nearly every team has at least one diminutive player on its roster whose height is bumped up a bit. The Sabres have two: 5-foot-8 center Kyle Criscuolo and 5-foot-9 winger Conor Sheary.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta helped change hockey
Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons
'“I still wanted to be a part of the game and wanted to be a part of the organization,” he said. “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.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons
Brian Gionta announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons
'Gionta added that he will take on a "small part" in Sabres organization, though he didn't mention the specifics of his position.' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons
Sabres' Smith is trying to make it difficult to send him down to Rochester
'Smith has come into training camp this season and has again performed well. He scored a skilled goal against Toronto and showed that if injuries hadn’t gotten in the way in Rochester, he may have gotten a call up to the big club. Smith said the injuries were frustrating, “It was pretty tough timing with the injuries and maybe a little frustrating for me personally, for my game … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Smith is trying to make it difficult to send him down to Rochester
Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta announced his retirement
'Gionta played 230 games in Buffalo and was their captain throughout. He scored 40 goals and 63 assists for 103 points. He is going to help out with the development of young players, but his main focus is going to be on his family, “We’re from here and we live in Rochester in the summers and you hope to build the correct relationships, so maybe further down the road, you can … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta announced his retirement
Former Sabres captain and Rochester native Brian Gionta hangs up his skates, retires from NHL
'Gionta signed a contract with the Sabres in 2014 and played four seasons for the team.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain and Rochester native Brian Gionta hangs up his skates, retires from NHL
Former Sabres Captain Brian Gionta announces retirement from NHL
'After deciding not to re-sign him for the start of the 2017-2018 season, A free agent, Gionta played one game with his hometown Rochester Americans and scored a goal, before serving as Captain for Team USA at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Captain Brian Gionta announces retirement from NHL
Brian Gionta finds 'peace' in retiring from hockey
'"I've been fortunate to have lasted a long time and made a career of this." said Gionta. "I never thought that would have happened, but I'm fortunate that I'm walking away from the game to something even better and that's being apart of my kids growing up."' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta finds ‘peace’ in retiring from hockey
Smith making most of opportunities at training camp
'"I think C.J.'s done a terrific job," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Every time he's been playing in the games, he's contributing, he's finding ways to get scoring chances and he's got to continue to do that. His development's in a real good spot right now."' … [Read more...] about Smith making most of opportunities at training camp
Gionta announces retirement, will take role with Sabres
'"One of my main focuses is being around for my family, being able to go to their events and their sports and be a part of their lives," Gionta said. "I still wanted to be a part of the game and wanted to be part of the organization.' … [Read more...] about Gionta announces retirement, will take role with Sabres