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Originally Posted by jayswin
The chances of Giordano playing at a top 4 defensive level in three to four years is asinine, him getting another contract isn't as asinine, but extremely unlikely. He signed this deal as a retirement contract. He knew it, the organization knew it, we knew, the media knew it.
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Chara is still a top 4 D at 43
Chelios was still a top 4 D in his early 40s
(exceptions to the rule, I know)
Gio won the Norris at age 36 (clearly another exception to the rule) and is consistently one of the fittest Flames.
I'm not suggesting he has more Norris trophy seasons in his future, but will he be a top 4 D for 3-4 years? I would wager yes.
More importantly, will he outperform Kylington over the next 3-4 years? Considering I am not even sure if there is a permanent place for Kylington on the roster, I would say yes.
Gio's decline will likely be slow, rather than a fall off a cliff IMO