[Signing] Bruins sign Gionta (1 yr, 1way, $700k)

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/967813967799349248

Not looking good for Iggy IMO

[Heavy Jack]

Wow Iggy is running out of options.

[burn_this_city]

Definitely the oldest team in the league now.

[browna]

If Iggy went the Olympics and looked ok I think he would be signed somewhere.

[GioforPM]

The Bruins had a good look at Iggy and signed Gionta. That should tell people here something. I don't think he has NHL skills any more.

[jlh2640]

Yep that ends the destination I thought most likely for him

[Locke]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

The Bruins had a good look at Iggy and signed Gionta. That should tell people here something. I don't think he has NHL skills any more.

I just dont know. I agree with the fact that where theres smoke theres likely fire and that if the entire league is passing on him theres likely a reason.

But I dont like blaming his skills. I think hes as skilled as he ever was, but theres a reason this is a young man's game.

NSFW!

"The Spirit is willing but the flesh is spongy and bruised..."

He just doesnt have the wheels anymore.

[Drake]

He was invisible in the Olympics. Jay Pandolfo had to have a hand in this. Nothing more than a depth/leadership signing.

[memphusk]

Gionta is terrible.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Locke

I just dont know. I agree with the fact that where theres smoke theres likely fire and that if the entire league is passing on him theres likely a reason.

But I dont like blaming his skills. I think hes as skilled as he ever was, but theres a reason this is a young man's game.

NSFW!

"The Spirit is willing but the flesh is spongy and bruised..."

He just doesnt have the wheels anymore.

How can he be as skilled as he ever was? For one thing, he's much slower (and he was never considered fast). Getting to the right spot in time is the kickstarter for every other NHL skill. So if he can't do that, he's not skilled enough to play NHL hockey.