[DJones]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Nothing Treliving has done this offseason suggests he is going to write a big check for anyone. However, a lot of posters are really undervaluing what he brings as a Captain and leader of this team. That's not something you can easily replace, especially the calibre of what Gio brings. It's also a quality that will endure over time, even if his numbers start to decline with age.

People might think, "Flames made the playoffs and beat Vancouver with Gio on the sidelines". This is true of course, but you could also argue "Gio lead his team into the playoffs and into the second round, and he didn't even have to be in the ice to do it".

Always earned, never given. Gio's earned it, and won't stop earning it so long as he is physically able. That's a guy you want on your team, leading your team.

Why would you make that assumption? Don't think pep talks before and after games are worth 8 million a year.