Confirmed with Link: CBJ sign Brian Gibbons
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Randy Butternubs
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Cheatin on CBJ w TBL
WannabeFinn
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WannabeFinn
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I'll miss him in the Burgh. Great PK guy but a tough fit in the lineup because he's not skilled enough for the top 6 and is too small and finesse to be ideal for a bottom 6 role. Nice call up option though.
I really think we are wanting to only give 1 year contracts to 4th line guys. I think they are trying to leave space to move guys down to the 4th line when our prospects are ready.
DegenX
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Would have liked to have seen Gibby re-signed by the Pens 
You'll like him, he's not a big guy, but he's fast and awesome on the PK and not afraid to throw a hit. He doesn't have bad hands either ... although he doesn't celebrate when he does score. Hope he sticks with you guys.
You'll like him, he's not a big guy, but he's fast and awesome on the PK and not afraid to throw a hit. He doesn't have bad hands either ... although he doesn't celebrate when he does score. Hope he sticks with you guys.
Iron Balls McGinty
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Maybe I should be a scout. When I saw him flying on the ice in game 2 and then realized he was going to be UFA I thought he would be a great fit here next season. He's got that speed they want on the ice.
Sore Loser
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I agree, Samkow ... thought he was one of Pittsburgh's best players in the playoffs until he got hurt. I like the signing; could be another Letestu for us.
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CBJSlash
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Well here's the new 26 year old MacKenzie. I'm surprised he couldn't get a cheap one way. I wanted to strangle him in the playoffs so this is a good thing.
cslebn
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I think a lot of us will like this signing but I bet by the end of the year we'll love this guy....
Coach Travis
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I'm guessing around $750. Awesome little player. So fast and plays bigger than his size. ****ing WISH Pens would have re-signed him.
So we replaced MacKenzie, Comeau, and Frattin with D'Amigo, Hjalmarsson, and Gibbons. I like it. Younger, faster, hungrier.
People are stepping back from the ledge finally
I also like the bit of trolling on Pittsburgh with Hartnell and now Gibbons
Jules Winnfield
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Great signing for you guys. Will miss him in Pittsburgh. Was one of our best players in the playoffs and was a beast on the PK.
I went to WBS a few games during the lockout season and thought he had a ton of potential.
Could turn into a mini-Grabner/Zuccarello for you. Not the best hands but he's fast as hell, never stops moving, and goes to tough areas to score.
Just kills me that we didn't re-sign him and have Craig Adams still on the roster.
Good luck Gibby!
I went to WBS a few games during the lockout season and thought he had a ton of potential.
Could turn into a mini-Grabner/Zuccarello for you. Not the best hands but he's fast as hell, never stops moving, and goes to tough areas to score.
Just kills me that we didn't re-sign him and have Craig Adams still on the roster.
Good luck Gibby!
WannabeFinn
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Yup, Hartnell and Gibbons to CBJ with Comeau to Pittsburgh definitely adds a little more fuel to the firePeople are stepping back from the ledge finally
I also like the bit of trolling on Pittsburgh with Hartnell and now Gibbons
WannabeFinn
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they were teammates for 3 years at Boston College! idk if they played the same line, though
People are stepping back from the ledge finally
From my perspective, I'm not sure ledge was the right word. I just didn't and don't see the point of letting him walk.
Nice little two-way deal here. Good little player. No guarantee he'll make the roster, so calling it a MacKenzie replacement is inaccurate. Not even sure we're really looking to replace him, just add some depth in the event of injury.
He can certainly play. If he can stay in the lineup he can add some production from the bottom six.
WannabeFinn
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Yeah, people are calling him a DMac replacement but I see him more so as just a player who plays with a similar style. I think the role he's gonna take on will be more similar to Skille than DMac. He'll be a fast, young guy who can bounce between the 4th line and the AHL team. He'll be a big scorer on the AHL team if he plays there.
Double-Shift Lasse
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Congrats. Enjoy fancy Gibbons.
He does appear to be a sharp dressed man. Wonder what he'd look like with some shades or cheap sunglassses.
