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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Because the probability of a player in his 30's suddenly hitting career numbers year over year are very low. I don't think it's negative at all as the probability is high that he settles back closer to career norms which is fine but I don't think he should be paid $8 million for his career normal numbers. Best case scenario is that he becomes like Dan Boyle and can play to his late 30's but the fact is that Boyle's numbers have been on the decline since he turned 33 years old and he was a more consistent producer over his career than Giordano.
I personally don't see the rush to get him signed as the Flame have him under contract for next season which will possibly be his last major productive season. I really don't have an issue if he walks next summer because he wants 5 years at an average of $6 million or more. I cheer for the jersey and don't get overly attached or sentimental about players as I was one of the first posters here that wanted Iginla traded as there's an expiry date on all players and you have to know when to move on.
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Great comment about cheering for the front and not the back of the jersey.
But, the comparison of Iggy to Gio is laughable IMO.
Iggy was in a decline not necessarily points wise but direction wise for the team...Gio is a huge part of our culture change and in addition what he does on the ice we should value what he does off of it and in the locker room.
To lose Gio as you described in that situation would be utterly devastating period.