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Brian Gionta

Montreal Canadiens

1979/01/18 30

5-7 175

Rochester, NY, USA

7

the New Jersey Devils in 1998 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Devils 81 20 40 60 12 32 3 3 1 0 248

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has excellent speed and acceleration. Plays with loads of feistiness and energy. Shows excellent offensive upside and two-way ability. Possesses nifty skills and instincts around an opposing net.
Flaws
  • Needs to continue staying in tip-top physical shape in order to withstand the rigors of the pro game because of his smallish stature. Needs to avoid big hits at center ice. Does battle inconsistency in terms of production at times.
Career Potential
  • Top six winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 12, 2008 Missed 1 game (head injury).
November 9, 2008 Head injury, day-to-day.
April 8, 2007 Missed 1 game (leg injury).
April 5, 2007 Leg injury, day-to-day.
April 1, 2007 Missed 11 games (groin).
March 16, 2007 Groin, early April.
March 8, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
March 4, 2007 Missed 8 games (groin).
February 15, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
October 3, 2006 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a three-year contract.
September 21, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
July 31, 2005 New Jersey Devils tendered a qualifying offer.
January 14, 2005 Left Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Liga (Germany).
January 3, 2005 NHL lockout: Signed with the Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Liga (Germany).
March 20, 2004 Missed 7 games (facial injury).
March 6, 2004 Facial injury, day-to-day.
March 5, 2004 Facial injury, left Friday's game.
February 23, 2003 Missed 3 games (ankle injury).
February 17, 2003 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
February 15, 2003 Missed 19 games (broken right leg).
February 4, 2003 Broken right leg, day-to-day.
January 4, 2003 Broken right leg, late January.
December 19, 2002 Missed 2 games (ankle injury).
December 14, 2002 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
January 23, 2002 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
January 4, 2002 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
December 28, 2001 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
September 26, 2001 Assigned to Albany (AHL).

Trades

June 27, 1998 Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round (82nd overall) in 1998.

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