There may be no ill will between the Montreal Canadiens and captain Brian Gionta, but there appears to be a significant gap in what both sides want in his next contract.

Gionta would have to take a considerable discount to remain in Montreal. It's highly unlikely at this point, despite mutual appreciation — Eric Engels (@EricEngels) June 30, 2014

Gionta, 35, is coming off a 40-point season. He was the second American-born captain in Canadiens history.