Bruins won't bring back Gionta, 2 other pending free agents

If Brian Gionta is going to play in the NHL again, it won't be with the Boston Bruins, as general manager Don Sweeney announced Thursday that the diminutive winger won't be offered a contract.

Sweeney also announced defenseman Paul Postma and forward Kenny Agostino would not return, though he didn't rule out bringing back Austin Czarnik.

The 39-year-old Gionta suited up in 20 games for Boston this season, recording two goals and five assists. He joined the Bruins after a five-game showing for the United States at the Winter Olympics, where he was held without a point.

Postma played 13 games with the Bruins, while Agostino suited up in just five. The latter, however, is coming off four straight productive seasons in the AHL.

Czarnik, 25, had four points in 10 games with Boston, and 69 points in 64 AHL contests.

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