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Originally Posted by Makarov
Hypothetical: Giordano for Hamonic. Are there any posters who wouldn't do that?
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I wouldn't. Weighing the pros and cons:
Giordano
- Captain and one of the best leaders in the NHL
- 48 points in 61 games last season
- 4 goals, 2 assists in 20 games this season, but could easily heat up on both sides. Might be playing injured right now.
- When he's on, and eventually this season he will be on, one of the best shot suppressors in the NHL
- 32 years old, UFA after 38. Chara is 38 right now, BTW, and looks fantastic. Giordano has been that class of player/captain for two seasons, 20 so-so games don't wipe that.
- Left hand shot, career high 14 goals, plus 11 goals twice, plus 8 goals, plus 9 in 61 games. Will probably be good for 8-12 goals the rest of his career.
Hamonic
- Plays tougher minutes, but really a #3 defenseman on the Islanders with Leddy and Boychuk as its top pair.
- 3 assists in 19 games this season, 33 points in 71 games last season
- 25 years old, UFA after 29 (Exact
same year Brodie goes UFA, btw.)
- Right hand shot, career high 5 goals twice.