Report: Gionta not likely to sign discount deal to stay with Canadiens
Perry Nelson / USA TODAY Sports
There may be no ill will between the Montreal Canadiens and captain Brian Gionta, but there appears to be a significant gap in what both sides want in his next contract.
Gionta would have to take a considerable discount to remain in Montreal. It's highly unlikely at this point, despite mutual appreciation
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) June 30, 2014
Gionta, 35, is coming off a 40-point season. He was the second American-born captain in Canadiens history.
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