SeanMoneyHands
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Gio would be a decent bottom pairing dman in Florida. If Maurice's system can make OEL look like a decent dman again, Im sure they can do the same with Gio.
Are you referring to losing in double OT from going to the SCF, 7 years ago?You guys would know a thing or two about 7-10 years of nothing to cheer for, so I'll take your advice.
He is 40 years old
I think he can still play. His goals against per 60 numbers are still elite.
A solid response. Especially when you take into account that he actually played for your team and you still have no clue how valuable he was for you in your own end.
He looked doneA solid response. Especially when you take into account that he actually played for your team and you still have no clue how valuable he was for you in your own end.
Really, link some, seemed late getting to plays.His defensive metrics say otherwise.
Read the thread. I've linked them twice. Hockey reference shows he still a top 30 league wide in goals again per 60 despite heavy D zone starts in the past 2 seasons. Offense has fallen off a cliff, but the defense is still really strong.Really, link some, seemed late getting to plays.
Despite what some analytic numbers indicate, NHL teams don't seem to think highly of 2024 Mark Giordano. He was a healthy scratch for the Leafs in the playoffs and has not been offered a league minimum contract or PTO.Read the thread. I've linked them twice. Hockey reference shows he still a top 30 league wide in goals again per 60 despite heavy D zone starts in the past 2 seasons. Offense has fallen off a cliff, but the defense is still really strong.
Nearly all sports players’ skill levels start to diminish as they get into their 30’s and certainly as they approach 40. Even with Ovi and Sid, they’re not what they used to be. Some players are still highly effective as they age, but to insist that age is not a factor is just ignoring the reality. Gio is not what he once was and it’s because his skills have diminished due to his age. If age has nothing to do with it then why aren’t players regularly playing until 50? 60?So?
Age has nothing to do with whether a player can still play. Ovi is 38 and Sid is 37, are they too old?
Gio is likely done, but it is not because of age.
A solid response. Especially when you take into account that he actually played for your team and you still have no clue how valuable he was for you in your own end.
Nearly all sports players’ skill levels start to diminish as they get into their 30’s and certainly as they approach 40. Even with Ovi and Sid, they’re not what they used to be. Some players are still highly effective as they age, but to insist that age is not a factor is just ignoring the reality. Gio is not what he once was and it’s because his skills have diminished due to his age. If age has nothing to do with it then why aren’t players regularly playing until 50? 60?
I agree some players have productive seasons after they’re at typical retirement age, but we can probably agree that it isn’t the norm.I was posting quickly and probably shouldn't have said "nothing to do with". Instead I should have said "doesn't matter as much as some here think" because people were stating his age as if that was all that mattered. Gordie Howe was 52 when his final season ended and he scored 40+ points that year. Selanne was 43 and scored almost 30 in less than 65 games. Recchi was 43 and scored almost 50 points. Messier scored 43 when he was 43. Plenty of goalies play into their 40s, many of them hall of famers.
My point was that those dismissing him due to his age and nothing else were being stupid.
no thats quite literally the reason he is done and Ovie and Sid are slipping too. Its the very actual reason. I'm sure Gio's heart and mind are fine, it's very literally his body at 40 lol.So?
Age has nothing to do with whether a player can still play. Ovi is 38 and Sid is 37, are they too old?
Gio is likely done, but it is not because of age.
You just mentioned basically all hall of famers from mostly different eras....the apples are oranges on this oneI was posting quickly and probably shouldn't have said "nothing to do with". Instead I should have said "doesn't matter as much as some here think" because people were stating his age as if that was all that mattered. Gordie Howe was 52 when his final season ended and he scored 40+ points that year. Selanne was 43 and scored almost 30 in less than 65 games. Recchi was 43 and scored almost 50 points. Messier scored 43 when he was 43. Plenty of goalies play into their 40s, many of them hall of famers.
My point was that those dismissing him due to his age and nothing else were being stupid.
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?