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Old 05-02-2014, 11:52 AM   #122
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Trading Giordano would be suicide, a team is more than one guy and he managed to unify them along with Hartley. His work ethic permeates through the team and it's worth keeping over nearly every other player in the NHL because for years he can have a positive influence on Johnny, Sven, Monahan etc. Keep Gio until he can't work hard anymore then hire him as a trainer or assistant coach because there are a few people in the world that can bring what he does.
Without a doubt, trading Gio would be suicide... maybe even wreck your team psyche and balance for years. i.e. going full Oiler

But, Ekblad is said to be the next Drew Doughty....

Personally, I lean towards the "no i would not do the trade" ...... but makes me wonder if we are stuck in the same mindset of Iginla.
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