[Trade] SEA trades Giordano (50% retained) and Blackwell to TOR for 22 2nd, 23 2nd , 24 3rd

[Heavy Jack]

Man I’m happy for Gio and his family, the guy gutted it out to make it to 1000 games and be a Norris trophy winner in this league and we had the privilege to watch much of that. Have fun with Brodie! Makes sense why we couldn’t get Gio and I admit to selfishly wanting to see it happen much like Iggy haha, great to see him go out east.

[djsFlames]

My hockey brain said no to him coming back. I think this was the next best option for him. I bet he's excited. He deserved better than Seattle.

Hope the Leafs see a couple rounds including a big goal or two for the ol' captain. Beyond that, they can crash and burn because it's still Toronto.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by getbak

That seems likely. The other logical choices would be 15 or 50 and they're both taken. He wore #7 in Owen Sound, but it's also retired. Maybe 57 or 75 could be an option too.

My money would be on 55 though.

He wore 46 for the Flames as a rookie. But my vote would be for 56, as a companion to Brodie’s ridiculous 78.

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by dino7c

And because the team is better without him

Humour me here; when Zad leaves as a UFA next year, and maybe Gudbranson too, would it be terrible to have Gio playing 3rd pair minutes mentoring Mackey and Valimaki in rotation?

If Gio is up for a sunset contract of 2 x 2.5, I’d do it.


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[CSharp]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

LeBrun says the Flames were knocked out the Giordano sweepstakes because the CBA wouldn't allow Seattle or even a 3rd party team retain any salary because he was an expansion pick from the Flames (and being able to retain on players that were previously on the roster within a calendar year)

Haha, I'm surprised the league has this rule in place while teams like the Lightnings and now the Panthers are taking full advantage of circumventing the cap issues with LTIR!

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by BigRed

Humour me here; when Zad leaves as a UFA next year, and maybe Gudbranson too, would it be terrible to have Gio playing 3rd pair minutes mentoring Mackey and Valimaki in rotation?

If Gio is up for a sunset contract of 2 x 2.5, I’d do it.


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My concern would be how the re-addition of Giordano affects the current leasership group. I think it would be awkward for players like Gaudreau, Lindholm, Tkachuk, Hanifin and Andersson who have emerged in his absence, having never known anything else while he was here.

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[CSharp]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Macoun did have 7 productive seasons after he was traded, probably closer to his prime than Gio. But thanks for reminding me of that trade.

Good for Gio, I hope he and the Leafs do well. A Flames-Leafs final would be absolutely glorious.

I'm just glad they never won the Cup after that trade had happened. I hated the Leafs then and I still hate them to this day. They'll be lucky to get out of the first round and for sure they won't survive the second round with their goaltending issues. Glad we got the best years out of Gio. It's really too bad Sutter wasn't here years earlier after the rebuild.

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

My concern would be how the re-addition of Giordano affects the current leasership group. I think it would be awkward for players like Gaudreau, Lindholm, Tkachuk, Hanifin and Andersson who have emerged in his absence, having never known anything else while he was here.

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Now that we all know Gio's gonna retire as a Leafs, Sutter might as well name the new Captain of the Flames going into the playoffs. At this point it should either be Lindholm or Andersson.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Haha, I'm surprised the league has this rule in place while teams like the Lightnings and now the Panthers are taking full advantage of circumventing the cap issues with LTIR!

Exactly what I was thinking. It would be pretty simple. Teams need to honor the salary cap in the playoffs. If they want to play a player that was on LTIR they can but they need to still stay under the cap. Either play with a short bench or replace players not as good but taking up a good chunk of cap with cheap AHLers.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Haha, I'm surprised the league has this rule in place while teams like the Lightnings and now the Panthers are taking full advantage of circumventing the cap issues with LTIR!

Since these players are presumably injured, there is no circumvention.

[jayswin]

nm

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Now that we all know Gio's gonna retire as a Leafs, Sutter might as well name the new Captain of the Flames going into the playoffs. At this point it should either be Lindholm or Andersson.

Well, that's not going to happen.

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[jg13]

There’s over a 95% chance Toronto is playing Carolina, Tampa or Florida in round 1 and I don’t expect them to beat any of them.

[djsFlames]

Tampa is less impressive this season due to the loss of depth. I'd give them a chance.

Wouldn't be a Blue Jackets upset, but maybe in 6-7 hard fought games.

Carolina and Florida are the best and most complete teams in the east.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by BigRed

Humour me here; when Zad leaves as a UFA next year, and maybe Gudbranson too, would it be terrible to have Gio playing 3rd pair minutes mentoring Mackey and Valimaki in rotation?

If Gio is up for a sunset contract of 2 x 2.5, I’d do it.


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I will pass
I mean if it a happened I would cheer for him but I think its time to move on

He probably stays with the Leafs anyway, likely a bigger role there than he would have here

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Tampa is less impressive this season due to the loss of depth. I'd give them a chance.

Wouldn't be a Blue Jackets upset, but maybe in 6-7 hard fought games.

Carolina and Florida are the best and most complete teams in the east.

Tampa has struggled a bit lately but they aren't giving 110, they know how to turn it up. Rest of those teams haven't won a damn thing. Leafs and Panthers have the longest streaks of not winning a playoff series in the league.

Goaltending favors Tampa in any series, especially vs. the Leafs

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by BigRed

Humour me here; when Zad leaves as a UFA next year, and maybe Gudbranson too, would it be terrible to have Gio playing 3rd pair minutes mentoring Mackey and Valimaki in rotation?

If Gio is up for a sunset contract of 2 x 2.5, I’d do it.


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You can kiss Tkachuk goodbye...

[TheMagicMan]

Does Gio make the HOF?

[SmoggyFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by TheMagicMan

Does Gio make the HOF?

I doubt it. The man may be a Norris winner, but he has failed to break meaningful records or lead his teams beyond the first round.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by SmoggyFlamesFan

I doubt it. The man may be a Norris winner, but he has failed to break meaningful records or lead his teams beyond the first round.

no, he wasn't good enough for a long enough period of time