GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

[DetDannyWilliams]

Botterill was not ready to close the book on another year for the Sabres captain. He said that discussions with Gionta's representatives are ongoing and that the team will continue to examine whether or not there's a fit.

https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/jason-botterilll-linus-ullmark-brian-gionta-sabres-chad-johnson/c-290267952

[Night Train]

Re: GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

I could take him for another year.

He's 5-7 and old..but he's still better than the dreck the Sabres have put out there on the 3rd and 4th lines.

Having him and Jason Pom in the locker room is a major positive.

[coastal]

Re: GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

No

[OpIv37]

Re: GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

Someone on here suggested bringing him back as a coach. I think that's win-win. Keep his leadership and experience but acknowledge that age has caught up with him.

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

No

Why not? He was productive for his role last year and we have no one else to sign yet... Worst case ontario

[coastal]

Re: GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

Why not? He was productive for his role last year and we have no one else to sign yet... Worst case ontario

Size matters.

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

Size matters.

But my girlfriend says....

[The Jokeman]

Re: GM Botts still not forgetting about Gio

Botterill was not ready to close the book on another year for the Sabres captain. He said that discussions with Gionta's representatives are ongoing and that the team will continue to examine whether or not there's a fit.

https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/jaso...on/c-290267952

I agree we should bring back Gio as a coach not player.