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Calgary4LIfe · 04-13-2021, 04:42 PM

I think this is a lot closer than what people make it out to be.

Tanev doesn't provide any offence. That's a big contract and 3 more seasons of it while just providing defence. With that said, his defence is elite. I just don't think that is enough to compensate for his lack of production.

Giordano is also viewed as a strong leader. Say what you will about the culture, but Giordano plays hard every night. I don't think his step down has been that big as people are making it out to be either, but he is certainly regressing and will continue to do so. However, that's only one more season's worth to worry about - he is unquestionably still the Flames best 2-way defencemen. That's the real issue here. I like Tanev, and I really do appreciate his defence, but he is a one-way defencemen with 3 more years.

Keep Giordano, let him retire a Flame while producing in his last year on his contract (or even flip him and gain assets at the deadline and allow him to chase a cup). I think the Flames really need to rebuild their backend.

I would rather have both contracts off the books by the end of next season, and I feel Giordano does more to help this team win.

04-13-2021, 04:42 PM	#61
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I think this is a lot closer than what people make it out to be. Tanev doesn't provide any offence. That's a big contract and 3 more seasons of it while just providing defence. With that said, his defence is elite. I just don't think that is enough to compensate for his lack of production. Giordano is also viewed as a strong leader. Say what you will about the culture, but Giordano plays hard every night. I don't think his step down has been that big as people are making it out to be either, but he is certainly regressing and will continue to do so. However, that's only one more season's worth to worry about - he is unquestionably still the Flames best 2-way defencemen. That's the real issue here. I like Tanev, and I really do appreciate his defence, but he is a one-way defencemen with 3 more years. Keep Giordano, let him retire a Flame while producing in his last year on his contract (or even flip him and gain assets at the deadline and allow him to chase a cup). I think the Flames really need to rebuild their backend. I would rather have both contracts off the books by the end of next season, and I feel Giordano does more to help this team win.