Friedman: Leafs in on Giordano, teams also waiting on Lindholm.

[Ledge And Dairy]

Yeah. I don't really get the comparison between the two. You compare stats and Gio is way ahead in pretty much every category. And yes, he is physical and willing to drop gloves as well when required.

He is 2nd in TOI on the Kraken and is likely to play less wherever he goes.

At worse on Toronto he replaces Muzzin in the top 4 if he doesn't come back before Toronto's playoffs end. At best Muzzin comes back and you have a top 6 of Rielly - Brodie, Muzzin, Lyubushkin/Liljegren, Gio - Lyubushkin/Liljegren. Even better if you can find a way to add a legitimate top 4 RHD with some term like Zub or Severson or something while also moving out Holl's contract

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Gio is far better than Chiarot in every aspect of the game except hitting. Even there Gio is still quite a physical player

I mean, hes better at kneeing people but not much else.

 

[blankall]

Giordano reunited with Brodie is great for Toronto. Added bonus to Toronto acquiring him.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

guy way past his prime? sounds about right

You just wake up from a 20 year slumber?

 

[Maple Leaf]

Hey leafs, you keep playing well in the regular season then flaming out in the playoffs. Who do you think will help you beyond game 82?

Probably that 38 year old that's already trending down

Habs lol

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

What an ignorant comment lmao

How so ? Wasn't your comment mentioning the beginning of the camp ?

 

[DucksUnited]

At worse on Toronto he replaces Muzzin in the top 4 if he doesn't come back before Toronto's playoffs end. At best Muzzin comes back and you have a top 6 of Rielly - Brodie, Muzzin, Lyubushkin/Liljegren, Gio - Lyubushkin/Liljegren. Even better if you can find a way to add a legitimate top 4 RHD with some term like Zub or Severson or something while also moving out Holl's

Sorry

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

How so ? Wasn't your comment mentioning the beginning of the camp ?

Yes but it also described how he stays in peak physical condition, hence why he's been so effective so late into his career and why a month or 2 extra isn't going to tax him that much at all

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

I’m getting sick and tired of Gibson. I mean his demeanor is all over social media of him not caring. Would Toronto be open to a discussion on him? We’ve done business in the past with Andersen. And the prospects and picks always helps us in the long run. Just like our players to you. Seeing Anaheim lose last night with the faces of Lindholm and Gibson I’m done. They’ve already checked out

Barking up the wrong tree here, not a Leafs fan

 

[DucksUnited]

Barking up the wrong tree here, not a Leafs fan

Oh I’m sorry I’ll delete my post

 

[nbwingsfan]

If Chiarot got a 1st+, Lindholm will get numerous firsts.

Not really how these deadline deals ever work. An arguably better D in Manson only got a 2nd. Florida just saw their guy and made sure no one else got him by overpaying.

This doesn’t mean anyone is going to panic and pay double for Lindholm

 

[bsu]

Not really how these deadline deals ever work. An arguably better D in Manson only got a 2nd. Florida just saw their guy and made sure no one else got him by overpaying.

This doesn’t mean anyone is going to panic and pay double for Lindholm

Ducks didn't only get a 2nd, I prefer Helleson to the 2nd so I don't know how you leave him out lol.

 

[nbwingsfan]

Ducks didn't only get a 2nd, I prefer Helleson to the 2nd so I don't know how you leave him out lol.

I just canceled out the two prospects each team received in their respective trades

 

[bsu]

I just canceled out the two prospects each team received in their respective trades

They aren't in the same tier imo. One is trending way up and one is plateauing recently... at least statistic wise and Helleson almost scored as many points at Smilanic as a defensemen... Helleson is known for his defense....

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Yes but it also described how he stays in peak physical condition, hence why he's been so effective so late into his career and why a month or 2 extra isn't going to tax him that much at all

So his commenr was relevant, not ignorant ???

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I just canceled out the two prospects each team received in their respective trades

Well that seems like a flawed premise. Many would argue that the most attractive piece out of either of those returns is Helleson, and Smilanic's value shouldn't be considered anywhere close to his. At the same level the defensive D is out producing the F. Seems odd to disregard arguably the best piece in either deal and state that the Ducks only got a 2nd.


Helleson
FLA 1st 2023


COL 2nd 2023

Smilanic
FLA 4th

 

[HoseEmDown]

Giordano 50% retained for 22 1st + 23 2nd + Dermott?

 

[TheHudlinator]

I've been predicting Gio to the Leafs all year, he and Brodie are unreal together and I think its why the Leafs have been testing out other options on the top pairing outside of Brodie

 

[Rude Dog]

I understand if you didn't know players get worn out over the course of the playoffs. It's just not something you would be used to seeing.

Oh so witty.

 

[Coach Parker]

Does it feel to anyone else like the dominoes are:

Chychrun <~ Lindholm <~ Giordano

…and as soon as the first is decided the other two go almost instantly?

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

So his commenr was relevant, not ignorant ???

No because it was ignoring the message of the post

 

[Zirakzigil]

Does it feel to anyone else like the dominoes are:

Chychrun <~ Lindholm <~ Giordano

…and as soon as the first is decided the other two go almost instantly?

Wouldnt surprise me for a couple of teams, but ones that are capped out might not be able to realistically add Chychrun. I think its moreso that the sellers are waiting for the buyers to blink. The Panthers just did, that was the first domino.

 

[teddygmr]

I can see the Kraken happily accepting Nick Abruzzese in return for Giordano. He formed a great partnership on a top line with Seattle 2nd overall pick Matty Beniers on the US Olympic team (where Abruzzese scored 4 points while Beniers scored 2 points.) Giordano turns 39 on Oct. 3 and his -21 shows his play has deteriorated. He can still contribute for this Playoff run on the 2nd pair and would probably love to hook up with his old partner TJ Brodie.

 

[FrankMTL]

Call it a hunch, but I don't think Matthew Knies will be a Maple Leafs prospect in a 5 days.

 

[Chainshot]

Leafs in on everyone

Gotta get those clicks.