Giordano with a great game last night but really it is just more of the same with him. Never gives up on a play, wins one on one battles, and is patient with the puck. He is playing some of the best hockey of his career right now.
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That was written over a month ago, only two weeks into the season. I wonder what the numbers look like now?
At the time that was written, Carolina had played 7 games and had a 4-2-1 record. Calgary had a 4-2-0 record in 6 games played. Today, Carolina has a 10-8-3 record in 21 games and the Flames have a 13-8-1 record in 22.
Hamilton had 3 points (all assists) in 7 games and was averaging 20:05 in ice time. Gio had 4 points (1G/3A) in 6 games and was averaging 25:07 in ice time.
Now, Hamilton has 7 points (3G/4A) in 21 games and is averaging 20:07 in ice time. Gio has 20 points (2G/18A) in 22 games with an average ice time of 24:23.
It's also interesting to see that, right now, Hanifin has more points than Hamilton and is averaging more ice time.
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Gio is an absolute beast this year and I don't think we should discount the role Brodie has played in that. Giordano has been the main reason for the resurgence of Brodie, but I think Brodie has been almost as important to the return of offensive Gio.
They really are a great pair. They perfectly compliment one another.
Not sure if this was mentioned, but in the Family Day game, Gio passed his highest ever single season point total, previously 56. Now he keeps building on it. Added another last game, for 58 points in 58 games.
I was wondering if we were seeing arguably the best season ever by a Flames D, which is a tall order knowing that MacInnis was no slouch.
I know that both MacInnis and Sutter had over 80 points, and was curious what their era-adjusted points would have been. Hockey reference had those numbers, if you put any stock in them.
MacInnis in 90-91 had 28-75-103 and +41, and the adjusted numbers worked out to 25-67-92 (also interesting that MacInnis was 27, a more typical prime age)
None of the other seasons had an adjusted point total greater than 75.
Not sure if this was mentioned, but in the Family Day game, Gio passed his highest ever single season point total, previously 56. Now he keeps building on it. Added another last game, for 58 points in 58 games.
I was wondering if we were seeing arguably the best season ever by a Flames D, which is a tall order knowing that MacInnis was no slouch.
I know that both MacInnis and Sutter had over 80 points, and was curious what their era-adjusted points would have been. Hockey reference had those numbers, if you put any stock in them.
MacInnis in 90-91 had 28-75-103 and +41, and the adjusted numbers worked out to 25-67-92 (also interesting that MacInnis was 27, a more typical prime age)
None of the other seasons had an adjusted point total greater than 75.
The Professional Hockey Writers vote on the Norris, but this is interesting.
Mentioned this in the other thread but one factor might be that they are not polling on just this year. It’s more about who is a better defenceman year in and year out. Of course Gio should still be there. But those guys just have bigger reps.
