NHL Defencemen ES points totals:
Karlsson 29
Klingberg 24
Burns 21
Suter 20
Giordano 20
That is impressive for 2 reasons. First, Gio had a terrible start to the year and is still playing catch up. Second, if we had a decent PP, I have no doubt he'd be amongst the pack chasing Karlsson.
Lets remember that after 22 games, Gio had 6 points and was a -13. In his last 20 games, he has 20 points and is a +8. He is slowly working his way back into the form he was in last season. He just isn't as noticeable at the moment because Brodie is in even better form. Just think with all the attention TJ is getting, it's worth noting that Gio has really upped his game and whilst he isn't quite as the level he was last season, he doesn't need to be because Brodie is helping him out with the heavy lifting from the back end.
Are there are pair of defencemen in the league in better form that Gio and Brodie are in at the moment?
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