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Originally Posted by FireGilbert
Kylington's stalled development and lack of playing time last season may have been a blessing in disguise keeping him off Seattle's radar. Hoping he sticks in the top 4 and the D isn't impacted by the Giordano loss.
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People like to give Treliving a failing grade for losing Giordano, but the fact of the matter is that Valimaki and Kylington are still here. Yes, Giordano was our #1 defenseman for the last 5 years, but the bottom line is that he is 38.
Post expansion draft, Treliving walked away with:
Hanifin
Andersson
Tanev
Valimaki
Kylington
I was one of Gio's biggest fans, but considering the long term needs of the franchise, that was the best case scenario, IMO.