As with any NHL franchise, roster turnover is very common and expected frequently. The Boston Bruins are no different, having gone through plenty of players, some who have played big roles, such as the Brad Marchand’s, Patrice Bergeron’s, and Zdeno Chara’s of the world.
But there are even more who have had smaller roles. That’s the point of this latest series. We’ll be highlighting some obscure former members of the Boston Bruins throughout the years. After starting off with Simon Gagne, let’s talk about Brian Gionta.
Originally chosen in the third round of the 1998 NHL Draft out of Boston College, Gionta played in 16 NHL seasons, suiting up for four different NHL teams and representing Team USA in the Olympics.