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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Does it? Bruins are probably going to let Ference walk because he can be replaced by younger, cheaper options. They can't afford Giordano as a #4 dman.
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I think they might be looking for more high-end depth after the playoffs this year. Giordano for his price point gives you a solid #4 at a pretty good price point for a little bit longer than Seidenberg at 3.2 in the last year of his deal.
I think Ference is leaving because he's a 2.225 million dollar 5-6 guy. Giordano is a solid top 4 with offense, different scenario for the two.
McQuaid is a bottom pairing guy. Having him in your top 4 isn't ideal for a stanley cup contender. He's competing more with Ference/Hamilton/Krug/Bartkowski than he is with Boychuk or Seidenberg.
I think that team is missing a two-way defender, and Giordano has a friendly deal in that capacity.