Tough break (pun intended) for Gio. He was looking like he might have a career year, and really set the tone for the team with his leadership.
This will be a huge test for our defense prospects and group as a whole. I like some of our prospects, but the NHL group is pretty thin without Gio. I'm not sure we can ask any more from Wideman and Russel. Brodie has a huge opportunity to step up. Butler will be leaned on heavily, which is frightening. And then we'll see how O'Brien, Smith, and prospects who platoon in and out manage.
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