‘Saturday’s four-player trade with Minneapolis that brought Jason Pominville, 34, back to Buffalo made it more difficult to find a role for Gionta to fill in Buffalo. Pominville also plays right wing and can fill the veteran leadership role as a third-liner and on special teams.’
Botterill hasn't shut door on Gionta's return, but is there a 'fit' any longer?
Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle