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Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour
I think leaving him exposed is certifiably insane.
- He's been the heart and soul of the Flames for years now
Tkachuk is the heart and soul now and could become the new captain in a heartbeat.
- His on-ice work ethic and off ice contributions to the community are renowned league wide and sets an example for all Flames players
His work ethic is great to have but charity work, while great, gets you no closer to a Stanley Cup
- Even if his play regresses to bottom six level, you keep him for leadership and culture
If there is a good culture in the locker room due to his leadership, that will stay when the next captain takes over.
Hockey is a business, yes, but not all aspects of business are cut-throat. Exposing Giordano would leave a bad taste in the mouths of most fans and, I'm certain, all the players. Seattle would absolutely take him if he's available. If not for his play, then for setting a standard for on and off ice performance and behaviour. |
I'm not so sure Seattle would take him but I hope they would because it would give us valuable cap space at the expense of a depreciating asset and allow us to keep Bennett and Backlund, both of whom I think are very important to our offence. Backlund for his two way play and ability to help other players. Bennett for his play in playoffs, physicality and intensity.
Giordano is also important but I am of the belief that he is no longer a true #1 but that we have 2 guys with potential to take that place in Valimaki and Andersson, with Hanifin having potential to be a 2. so losing Gio would not hurt as much as one of the forwards.