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Originally Posted by bubbsy
I used to feel that way, but player/team loyalty is becoming less and less of a thing.
I think if there's a player that has been foundational to a team's success (core part of all those contending years, or those cup runs) that's one thing, but outside of iginla/kipper, I just don't think the flames must partake in that level of admiration and respect for anyone over the last decade, Giordano included (whom I love as a flame and everything he stands for).
Also, in my opinion, this team can't afford to be touchy/feely about their decisions at this point. Shrewd asset management is required, otherwise the odds of a bad few seasons becoming a bad decade increase exponentially.
To the point of "GioforPM" above, this isn't about dumping Giordano off either. This is likely a symbiotic move where he also gets a far better chance to make a run at a cup or 2 before calling it a career.
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I'm not against trading him. I'm not against keeping him. I'm against trading him just because we have to get some value out of an expiring contract. My point was, not all teams can get valuable assets out of a player who may soon be retiring or seeking UFA and it is fine by me if Gio doesn't want to move. If he retires an "Eternal Flame" then we will see people bemoan the fact that the Flames are terrible for not getting something for him. I won't be one of those people.