Brodie returning to form has been a big question mark for me. This story has really pumped up my optimism that Brodano will return to form, as I believe a lot of what was going on with Brodie lived upstairs. Having his partner back obviously has him pretty excited, and I think the physical toolset is largely still there.
As for Giordano, he's been a better player every single year so far - the worst case scenario is this is the year he starts stepping back. At 34 you have to think that day is coming, but I would have a hard time deciding where to lay my chips there.
Nevermind Hanafin and the further development of the group pushing their way in - a Brodie trade seemed like addition by subtraction some nights. Getting back the pairing that had a few on the networks speculating an Olympic nod... that could be one of the biggest moves Treliving made this off-season.
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