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Agent: Several teams interested in signing Brian Gionta

John E. Sokolowski / USA Today Sports

Your move, Brian Gionta.

The veteran winger appears to have options on the table should he choose to suit up for another season.

"Gio has not made any final decision on his future," his agent, Steve Bartlett, wrote to John Vogl of the Buffalo News. "We have had a number of teams that have indicated they would sign him, but he is not sure right now which if any offer he would accept.

"He will continue to prepare as though he will play, and we will see how things play out here over the next couple weeks."

Gionta, 38, registered 15 goals and 35 points in 82 games with the Buffalo Sabres last season. It's believed his first choice was to return, but his spot in the lineup was filled via the offseason acquisition of Jason Pominville, and he'd even admitted it was very unlikely he'd be able to re-sign.

Along with retaining the ability to chip in offensively, Gionta has served as captain of the Sabres and Montreal Canadiens over the past seven seasons, providing experience and leadership that teams covet.

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