Speculation: where will Giordano end up?

[Kakko Schmakko]

I think the Rangers go for him, they need leadership and somebody hungry to win a Cup before the end of his career. Plus he solidifies their defense or he has declined too much?

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[McDoused]

I'd love the Oilers to get him just to mess with flames fans.

 

[Mandalorian]

I could see Florida interested in him at 50% retained.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Panthers, Rangers, Bruins, and Blues make the most sense IMO

 

[1989]

I'd love the Oilers to get him just to mess with flames fans.

As a Flames fan, I would also love the Oilers to trade assets for him just to miss the playoffs.

Do it, you cowards.

 

[JKG33]

As a Flames fan, I would also love the Oilers to trade assets for him just to miss the playoffs.

Do it, you cowards.

As a fan of neither team I too would enjoy this

 

[1989]

As a fan of neither team I too would enjoy this

They'd probably re-sign him after for a multi-year contract too. The Smith special.

 

[Bond]

Feel like it's Florida time for Gio

 

[Tkachuky]

I'd love the Oilers to get him just to mess with flames fans.

Go ahead. We’re happy with Marky choosing the Flames over the Oilers.

 

[FameFlame069]

Gio to the Bruins or Flames I think

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Bruins pls.

B's can keep teams to the outside well, but once they get to the inside, we poop our pants

 

[Mike Jones]

I'd love the Oilers to get him just to mess with flames fans.

And sign him to a three year contract extension so that Gio has a chance to tell us how stoked he is to be playing in Edmonton.

 

[Gaud]

Considering that Mtl is in dire need of leadership and that Petry and Chiarot (maybe edmondston) are leaving, i wouldnt be suprised if Mtl inquired.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

How is Gio defensively recently? Florida seems definitely interested according to LeBrun.

 

[Double Dion]

I'd love the Oilers to get him just to mess with flames fans.

GM McDavid doesn't want "Kneeordano." GM McDavid just wants to cherry pick in peace.

 

[DJJones]

Seems weird to say it but I don't think the Flames want him.

Might cause issues with leadership and our defense is set. Ya he's better than Zadorov but there's no pressing need to spend assets to upgrade Zad.

 

[Mike Jones]

He should wind up with the highest bidder - whoever that is.

 

[Mike Jones]

Seems weird to say it but I don't think the Flames want him.

Might cause issues with leadership and our defense is set. Ya he's better than Zadorov but there's no pressing need to spend assets to upgrade Zad.

The Flames seem to have moved on and are doing decently without him. There's no reason to trade picks away for anybody right now.

 

[Volica]

Seems weird to say it but I don't think the Flames want him.

Might cause issues with leadership and our defense is set. Ya he's better than Zadorov but there's no pressing need to spend assets to upgrade Zad.

To be fair, it'd be really funny if there was no market for him (clearly there will be) and they got him back for like a 3rd and B prospect. Just because of the outrageous ask Seattle had for us to keep him in the offseason.

 

[Right Wing]

Seems weird to say it but I don't think the Flames want him.

Might cause issues with leadership and our defense is set. Ya he's better than Zadorov but there's no pressing need to spend assets to upgrade Zad.

Agree. Bringing people back seldom works. Flames have made it work without him. Save the assets.

 

[Mike Jones]

To be fair, it'd be really funny if there was no market for him (clearly there will be) and they got him back for like a 3rd and B prospect. Just because of the outrageous ask Seattle had for us to keep him in the offseason.

While I have my doubts about his ability to do so, Francis has to adapt to market changes and adjust his deals accordingly. Unless he wants to get shut out again like did last offseason.

 

[treple13]

Seems weird to say it but I don't think the Flames want him.

Might cause issues with leadership and our defense is set. Ya he's better than Zadorov but there's no pressing need to spend assets to upgrade Zad.

Nope. With Zad playing better of late, we aren't going to spend much to upgrade. If Gio wants to come back in the offseason at a huge discount to play 3rd pairing that's up to him

 

[Mike Jones]

Nope. With Zad playing better of late, we aren't going to spend much to upgrade. If Gio wants to come back in the offseason at a huge discount to play 3rd pairing that's up to him

That would definitely be the cheapest way for the Flames to go.

 

[DJJones]

Nope. With Zad playing better of late, we aren't going to spend much to upgrade. If Gio wants to come back in the offseason at a huge discount to play 3rd pairing that's up to him

Probably can't afford him next year and that would be blocking Valimaki again

 

[treple13]

Probably can't afford him next year and that would be blocking Valimaki again

True. He'd probably have to be coming back as a 3rd pairing RD (don't remember if he has any experirence doing that?).