dwdemonwolf Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Brian will produce, he had a slow start to last season as well. What I like most about the captain is that he gives you value every night even when he isn't scoring. His work ethic is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Didn't even notice he wasn't there. GO HABS GO :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob2h Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Habs are better with Gionta.I hope he isnt out for a long time. I still dont understand how he hurt himself.It looked like he took a shot and got hurt?LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdemonwolf Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 We need you back, Captain. Say what you want about Gionta but he never takes a day off. His work ethic is superb and I am sure his presence in the locker room is missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Started skating again today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 was just watching the video of price v thomas and it all started from a hit on wisniewski from Lucic and guess who flew in and went after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 was just watching the video of price v thomas and it all started from a hit on wisniewski from Lucic and guess who flew in and went after him. BGL!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 BGL!? Brian Gionta lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Brian Gionta lol That's what BGL stands for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 That's what BGL stands for Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Gio! is practicing with the team today, regular jersey, no restrictions. Rumored to be back in the lineup Saturday. YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Gio! is practicing with the team today, regular jersey, no restrictions. Rumored to be back in the lineup Saturday. YAY! A welcomed return. I dont think he will change our fate single-handedly, but having another finisher in the lineup should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicalhab Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 A welcomed return. I dont think he will change our fate single-handedly, but having another finisher in the lineup should help. Well he's been one of the few big contract players that actually has exceeded expectations thus far. 28 goals year 1, 29 year 2. I don't think anyone thought back to back very near 30 goal seasons were possible when this contract was signed. 20-25 max was probably the general consensus. I've never disputed his captaincy because he does lead by example. He doesn't just score goals he goes to the net and scores them, tenacious for his size. This season has been a struggle for Gionta as much as anyone else on the team, but really there hasn't been a-lot of positives anywhere on the team. I wouldn't expect an immediete impact his first 3 or 4 games back but if this team picks it up he will be a part of scoring the key goals. If we see no change in the team you can obviously become aware that his numbers are going to drop. He's valuable in the lineup but of any of the smurf overblown contracts Gionta could yield some sort of return as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnipegJet Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 A welcomed return. I dont think he will change our fate single-handedly, but having another finisher in the lineup should help. Not to mention he's just an "inspiring" kind of guy to have out there. I'd be surprised if the team doesn't get an additional boost in their step with the return of their captain, at least at the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob616 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 It's funny, out of Gomez, Gionta, and Cammalleri, I was most worried about Gionta's contract being a problem. Turns out he's been the only one who has been worth his pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATATAFISH Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'm glad to hear people are missing Gionta. A lot of people were really getting down on him. I always thought of him as one of the players I don't have to worry about when it comes to effort and compete level. I guess a little time without Gionta has given us the chance to reevaluate what he contributes on the ice. Go little Giant Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdemonwolf Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I really like Gionta. Even when he isn't scoring he is contributing on the ice every single night. The effort is always there, he's solid defensively and he plays much bigger than his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Having Gio! with the team in practice this week certainly didn't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Edit: they just said on RDS that LL was sent down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Edit: they just said on RDS that LL was sent down. Probably because Gio is supposed to be back on Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Probably because Gio is supposed to be back on Sat. Yep. My post was an addition to something I had posted in the LL thread, just clicked on the wrong one. **still high on game** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmws Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 It's funny, out of Gomez, Gionta, and Cammalleri, I was most worried about Gionta's contract being a problem. Turns out he's been the only one who has been worth his pay! I don't think he is worth his pay. Nice guy, nice player but never has produced at a 5 million a year level in a Habs jersey. He is a hab and I love him for it but if we don't dig ourselves out of this hole, we got to consider trading him if the offer is right. It's a business: keeping him at 5 million a year with his production, captain or not, is bad business. I know you'll all hate me for saying that but I'm being a realist. We will never compete if we have big contracts and players who aren't even close to living up to them. I'm sick of mediocrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js2 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I don't think he is worth his pay. Nice guy, nice player but never has produced at a 5 million a year level in a Habs jersey. He is a hab and I love him for it but if we don't dig ourselves out of this hole, we got to consider trading him if the offer is right. It's a business: keeping him at 5 million a year with his production, captain or not, is bad business. I know you'll all hate me for saying that but I'm being a realist. We will never compete if we have big contracts and players who aren't even close to living up to them. I'm sick of mediocrity. His first season he scored 29 in 61 games(pace of 39 over 82 games) and in his second season he scored 29 in 82 games. In the playoffs he scored 9 in 19 games and another 3 in 7 games. To me, just the goals scored is worth $5M a season and then you can add everything else he brings to the team in leadership and smart defensive plays. Also, Gionta and Cole are the only players on the team with full no-trade clauses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob616 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Also don't forget he's one of our better defensive forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Well he's been one of the few big contract players that actually has exceeded expectations thus far. 28 goals year 1, 29 year 2. I don't think anyone thought back to back very near 30 goal seasons were possible when this contract was signed. 20-25 max was probably the general consensus. I actually think he's played well & when we signed him I said I expected he should score 30+ and maybe even get one 40 goal season out of him (less likely now) - but the biggest concern with the contract was his style of play (win at all costs) in relation to his size. He's been relatively injury-free throughout his career, but as he ages, his small frame will not be able to take as much of the punishment. Nevertheless, I wouldnt change his style of play - he is effective because of it - but it would be nice to play him with bigger linemates so he doesnt take quite so much punishment on a nightly basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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