Confirmed Trade: [TOR/SEA] Mark Giordano (50% retained) and Colin Blackwell for 2022 2nd, 2023 2nd, 2024 3rd

[GoonieFace]

He’s washed up, but desperate times….

 

[MoreMogilny]

Has Gio really fallen off to the point of him being acquired is widely mocked? Like that is a genuine question. I haven't watched him in Seattle but the reaction here makes it seems like he is trash.

He’s not trash. But he is 38 years old and clearly declining

 

[Mobiandi]

Also remember the Giordano-Brodie reunion, that was a top-5 pairing in the NHL one season. Although they have both lost a step

They were the best pairing in 2015 and 2019

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

I'm gonna guess that there are conditions based on games played and the Leafs' success in the playoffs.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

If it is a 2nd + or a 1st, Toronto needs to consider a new GM next season.

Bergevin still looking for a job???

 

[Natey]

Could also be for Mrazek or Matthews

Can't be Mrazek.

 

[Gravity]

Might not be bad if the Leafs got Gio+Grubauer.

 

[Just Linda]

If it is a 2nd + or a 1st, Toronto needs to consider a new GM next season.

Yep. And new pro scouts.

Their whole front office needs a cleaning imo. Poor pro scouting, poor goaltending coaches, poor gm.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Has Gio really fallen off to the point of him being acquired is widely mocked? Like that is a genuine question. I haven't watched him in Seattle but the reaction here makes it seems like he is trash.

No he is not. He is still a legit top-4 D and the Leafs will love him. His age is the main factor people crap on him. His stats are still solid.

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Francis is an idiotic gm, so Dubas should be able to take advantage of that.

 

[Wreckus]

The return should be interesting.

 

[Zeeker]

What is everyone’s obsession with the important deals having to go down on the deadline day?

 

[super6646]

Has Gio really fallen off to the point of him being acquired is widely mocked? Like that is a genuine question. I haven't watched him in Seattle but the reaction here makes it seems like he is trash.

He's still a good top 4d imo. Definitely brought it against Calgary for sure.

 

[canuckking1]

I think Gio is still top 4. Hard to evaluate him on a tire fire like Seattle. He was still effective in a top 4 role his last year in Calgary.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

Yep. And new pro scouts.

Their whole front office needs a cleaning imo. Poor pro scouting, poor goaltending coaches, poor gm.

Pro scout have actually been very good, I agree with you on the other two though.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

How many positions can he play at once?

Gio will bring leadership to the locker room and likely will be the main voice in the room. No knock against Tavares but Giordano won’t put up with any players slacking off in the playoffs.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Francis is an idiotic gm, so Dubas should be able to take advantage of that.

But what happens when two idiot GMs come together?

 

[Thirty Seven]

What is everyone’s obsession with the important deals having to go down on the deadline day?

I think it's just the people who take time off to watch.

 

[Akrapovince]

I can’t see the Leafs giving up a first here.. My guess is Dermott + mid round pick.

 

[axlrose87]

Brutal for leafs if they gave something remotely decent for him

Huh?

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Bergevin still looking for a job???

somehow he got a job in L.A , which is hilarious

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Has Gio really fallen off to the point of him being acquired is widely mocked? Like that is a genuine question. I haven't watched him in Seattle but the reaction here makes it seems like he is trash.

Some more context. He does not produce close the Norris level but is still a contributor on offense.

 

[AvroArrow]

If it is a 2nd + or a 1st, Toronto needs to consider a new GM next season.

Bud we been considering a new GM when he signed Matthews for 5 years

 

[FrozenJagrt]

What is everyone’s obsession with the important deals having to go down on the deadline day?

There was a time where people would take the day off work to stay home, watch the coverage and actually be entertained. That doesn't happen so much anymore, but it was really fun

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

But what happens when two idiot GMs come together?

It becomes an idiot gm party.