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Brian Gionta has played 776 NHL games. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
BUFFALO – The Sabres have landed their first big free agent, signing Greece native Brian Gionta to a three-year contract worth $4.25 million annually, according to reports.
General manager Tim Murray has recently stated the rebuilding Sabres would be a desirable location for some veterans. Signing Gionta, the Montreal Canadiens’ captain for years, proves that.
The 35-year-old, a winger, has 249 goals and 485 points in 776 NHL games. He had 18 goals and 40 ... Read the full article
Josh Gorges has played nine NHL seasons. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
BUFFALO – The Sabres have acquired defenseman Josh Gorges from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2016 second-round pick.
The 29-year-old, a veteran of 560 NHL games, was asked to waive his no-trade clause Sunday to help the Habs create cap space. Gorges was stunned, and he nixed a deal to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“You’re never ready for it,” Gorges told the Montreal Gazette on Monday. “You’re never expecting it so, yeah, you’re a ... Read the full article
