‘If Gionta decides he wants to keep playing after this year the Sabres could do something similar to what they did with Matt Moulson — trade him and then resign him in the offseason. Making a move like this could ruffle some feathers in the locker room, and if the Sabres keep winning games it may not be a bad idea to keep Gionta around unless the return is ‘worth’ it.’
Potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline -- #3 Brian Gionta
Source: WKBW-TV