[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Gio is 100% expendable.

It's about the future of the club now. This group used up their chance to make this about them and keeping the gang together.

The split up was completely preventable, and they let it come to this, led by Giordano.

Seattle taking him would be doing us a favour at his salary. Sincerely hope management sees that reason over sentimentality.

I would love the restart that shedding his or Lucic' salary would present the team, with Ryan, Bennett and Rittich also coming off the books.

Maybe the GM could finally go use that money wisely, and a couple savvy signings along with a Gaudreau or Monahan trade could help spur on a quick retool.

Pending UFAs include: Palmieri, RNH, Landeskog, Hall, Gallagher, Getzlaf, Iaffalo, Danault, Saad, Kreicji, and ####ing Alex Ovechkin (foregone conclusion he re-ups with WSH, but we can throw the bank at him, right?).

Landeskog would be a monster add from both a skill and leadership perspective.

Iaffalo was re-signed yesterday by L.A., just FYI.