Couldn't agree more with the Gio love. If the guy had been healthy all year and had kept up his level of play, he absolutely should be in the Norris conversation (at least in the top 5). He is 14th in points, tied for 7th in goal scoring for defensemen, despite playing at least 10 or 15 games less than others in the top 30 for points (top 10 for goals).
There was a question on another board as to whom was a better captain / player - Dion or Gio. Gio has more points and more goals in less games and I'd argue is better defensively. I can't think of a single thing Dion does better than Gio at this point, although I believe Dion is younger.
When you consider he was an undrafted player, had to go to Russia for a year to earn a 1 way contract, never had anything handed to him.... he is one fine player and leader for this team.
So glad Gio is our captain.
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