Gionta will join the Lightning as a professional scout, ending his professional career.

EDGE Analysis

Over the course of an eight-year NHL career, Gionta logged 301 games for the Devils and Islanders, in which he tallied 16 goals, 40 helpers and 329 shots. The 35-year-old went undrafted coming out of Boston College and was able to break into the league after five seasons toiling away in the minors, putting together a solid career along the way.

The Islanders reassigned Gionta to AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Robin Lehner may be dealing with an injury ahead of Tuesday's game against the Jets, so the Islanders needed to demote Gionta in order to make room for backup Christopher Gibson on their roster. The veteran forward will likely be recalled as soon as Lehner is ready to return.

Gionta was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders have made a slew of transactions to work around lower-body injuries to Andrew Ladd, Casey Cizikas and Matt Martin (upper body, just to name a few. Gionta has 56 points (16 goals, 40 assists) over 297 career contests between the Devils and Islanders.

Gionta is no longer on the Islanders roster, as he cleared waivers Tuesday and Casey Cizikas (undisclosed) has since returned, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gionta signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders last Saturday, so he's presumably bound for AHL Bridgeport, the team's top developmental affiliate.

Gionta has cleared waivers but will likely stay with the Islanders until Casey Cizikas (undisclosed) returns from IR, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gionta was placed on waivers Monday with the current intentions likely in hand. The veteran forward has appeared in just one game for the Islanders so far this season but could be afforded a couple more before being sent to the AHL.

Gionta was waived by the Islanders on Monday Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a sign that Casey Cizikas (undisclosed) is likely going to be returning soon. Gionta was just signed to a two-way contract Saturday, so he will likely be plying his trade in the AHL going forward.

Gionta agreed to terms with the Islanders on a one-year, two-way contract Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Gionta was dropped from his PTO with the Islanders, but the veteran will get another chance with the Metropolitan Division club since Casey Cizikas (undisclosed) has been shifted to injured reserve. Of course, Gionta hasn't played since the 2016-17 season, when he scored once to go along with six assists over 26 games for the Isles.

Gionta's PTO with the Islanders did not translate into an in-season contract with the club, per TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Gionta was left off the Opening Night roster and is now an unrestricted free agent.

Gionta picked up a professional tryout agreement from the Islanders ahead of training camp, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gionta spent the 2017-18 campaign playing for AHL Bridgeport, for which he made 30 appearances and tallied just five points. The veteran will probably need all three of Jan Kovar, Casey Cizikas and Valtteri Filppula to struggle during camp in order to earn a spot on the 23-man roster.

Gionta was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Gionta split time between the NHL and AHL last season but was limited to a mere 33 combined games in which he recorded two goals and seven helpers. Once an 82-game NHL player, the 33-year-old is now a fringe role-player and probably will bounce between leagues again this year.