Sad and glad.
Sad, because Gio was a warrior for SO long and had a great run with the Flames...an inspirational story for undrafted guys that the story ain't over just because they weren't picked...and a terrific community-oriented guy. (And apparently the cousin of my mom's old gardener in Toronto!)
Glad because it offers the Flames the opportunity to begin a new era, with new leadership and a different mindset - IF they can get there. I'm doubtful, but willing to wait and see. Good not to give up assets to retain him. A waste, though, if all they do is re-sign retreads with the opened cap space.
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