Value of: No teams interested in Mark Giordano?

[SeanMoneyHands]

He stated that he isn't ready for retirement and wants to play for a few more seasons. No teams want this guy even as a #7D?

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[Jumptheshark]

He stated that he isn't ready for retirement and wants to play for a few more seasons. No teams want this guy even as a #7D?

He is 40 years old

 

[Leafshater67]

Has he publicly states he’s ok with being a 7/8D? That may be a holdup.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I didn't even realize he was still FA, figured Blake would have signed him to play 22 minutes next to Doughty buuuuuut I guess he was never on the Sharks or Avs with Rob

 

[Moose Head]

At his age, and being cupless, he’s probably only interested in going to a contender and none have called.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Give him the ‘ol Eric Johnson, $3 million from Buffalot.

 

[Cubs2024wildcard]

Somebody needs to get Kyle davidson on the phone. He likes his washed up old defenseman.

40 years old is a player in his prime to the Blackhawks.

 

[Bizz]

Not only is he 40 like others have said, he's also coming off a major injury.

Those two things don't mix very well.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

He can still provide solid minutes but he can't play every game anymore

 

[LokiDog]

Lots of snarky “he’s 40” responses but not a lot of substance in this thread. Guy is a former Norris winner and captain (plus his Norris was 5 years ago, not 15) if he’s willing to take $800k and play 60% of games there’s not much of a compelling argument for why you wouldn’t take him in your lockerroom and let him be a #7. He’ll end up somewhere.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

He stated that he isn't ready for retirement and wants to play for a few more seasons. No teams want this guy even as a #7D?

For one he's 40 and also there's still quite a few RFA's that aren't signed yet, so teams are still making their way through free agents, rfa's, and also dealing with vacation because you know, these blokes do tend to have these after their 82+ game grind.

He could sign a very cheap 1yr deal with a team that wants to add some veteran leadership and don't mind rotating him in their 3rd pairing.

 

[Bank Shot]

He has mentioned he has a few knees left to throw. Perhaps a team in need of that will pick him up.

 

[Craig Button]

I’d rather have Chris Chelios
Is he still available?

 

[Rob Sense]

I’d rather have Chris Chelios
Is he still available?

no but Chiara is willing.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

Wouldn't mind him at vet min on the Rangers to be 7D or rotate on the 3LD position with Zac Jones

 

[FerrisRox]

He can still provide solid minutes but he can't play every game anymore

No, he can't.

Surely as a Maple Leafs fan you saw plenty of Mark Giordano last season and he absolutely wasn't providing Toronto with "solid minutes."

He can still play at the NHL level, in spot duty, but nobody is looking at Mark Giordano to give them solid minutes.

That ship has sailed, long ago.

 

[Sinbad]

Has he publicly states he’s ok with being a 7/8D? That may be a holdup.

The hold up is the fact he is washed.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He has mentioned he has a few knees left to throw. Perhaps a team in need of that will pick him up.

Part of me will miss Mark kneeordano

Two parts of me in particular will not

 

[CTHabsfan]

Lots of snarky “he’s 40” responses but not a lot of substance in this thread. Guy is a former Norris winner and captain (plus his Norris was 5 years ago, not 15) if he’s willing to take $800k and play 60% of games there’s not much of a compelling argument for why you wouldn’t take him in your lockerroom and let him be a #7. He’ll end up somewhere.

Five years can make a huge difference. On 10/1/75 heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a thrilling fight. On 10/2/80 Muhammad Ali was a punching bag for heavyweight champion Larry Holmes.

 

[EmptyNetAssassin]

I figured after preseason he gets signed when someone top7 defenseman gets hurt.

 

[LemonSauceD]

needs to hang the skates and call it a career

 

[Double Dion]

I think he can still play. His goals against per 60 numbers are still elite. Just the offense is gone.

 

[Mrfenn92]

One year deal with rangers

 

[LokiDog]

Five years can make a huge difference. On 10/1/75 heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a thrilling fight. On 10/2/80 Muhammad Ali was a punching bag for heavyweight champion Larry Holmes.

It clearly has made a huge difference since we’re discussing a league minimum contract to be a #7 and locker room guy. My point was only that it’s not like he hasn’t played at a high level in THIS league against its current talent. He has valuable experience and I’d be shocked if he isn’t signed before camps start.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Wouldn't mind him at vet min on the Rangers to be 7D or rotate on the 3LD position with Zac Jones

I was also thinking NYR makes sense as a #7