Gionta is always the Islanders call-up when they are missing a fourth liner, but the 35-year-old brings little in the way of offence. He has just one assist in three games with Bridgeport this season.
Gionta will replace Casey Cizikas on the Islanders fourth line on Saturday. Gionta adjust five assists (2G / 3A) in 30 AHL games with Bridgeport last season.
Gionta has been with the Islanders since late-December, but will finally make his Islanders debut this afternoon. The 33-year-old had one goal and two assists in seven AHL games before being recalled. Gionta has 50 career points (15G / 35A) in 270 career NHL games. He will replace Cal Clutterbuck in the lineup.
Gionta was injured on his first shift on Tuesday and missed Thursday’s practice but will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Islanders. Gionta has eight points (1G / 7A) in 58 games as the Devils’ fourth line centre.
Gionta has been out since December 29th with a hand injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Sabres. It is a perfect time for him to return as he gets set to take on his older brother Brian.
Gionta suffered a broken hand in the Devils win over the Penguins last night. Gionta will miss at least a few weeks with the broken hand.
Gionta was injured while blocking a shot in Tuesday’s loss to the Penguins. He played just 2:02 before heading to the dressing room for the evening. The Devils did not have an update on Gionta post-game.
Gionta was injured in Saturday's game and did not return. He has nine points (4G / 5A) with a minus-9 rating in 61 games this season.
Gionta will miss his second straight game after suffering an ankle injury on Saturday. He is eligible to return on Saturday vs. Buffalo, but there is no indication if he will be ready or not. He has two assists in 21 games, so he is not fantasy relevant.
Gionta twisted his ankle in practice on Tuesday but is good-to-go tonight. Gionta is not fantasy relevant, he has one assist in 19 games.
Gionta said he does not expect it to be an issue, but monitor his status tomorrow just be safe.
Gionta also left Monday's game but with an upper-body injury and did not return. He will also play tonight.
Gionta gets another look in the regular season finale. He has no points in 12 career NHL games.
Gionta might get another look in the regular season finale. He has no points in 12 career NHL games.
Gionta might get another look in the regular season finale. He has no points in 12 career NHL games.
Gionta might fill in on the fourth line if Clarkson can't play. He has no points in 12 career games.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
Gionta dodged a bullet during yesterday's game and is seemingly OK. Although he played 12 games with the Devils last year, he is unlikely to make the roster.
