Can Giordano be the first 35+ yo D since Lidstrom to hit 55pts? UPD: Can he break the 35+ D record?

[Crazy Cizikas]

Did Tampa leave the league?

I’m a bit confused. Is Calgary no good because Tampa is good?

 

[FlamerForLife]

Was trying to find a tough part in your schedule and you guys only play 1 back to back between now and March 6.

We also have 3 different trips to the East in February, which is really odd to me, but yeah our schedule for January has been very light so far in terms of playoff teams (Only Colorado and Boston)

 

[Crazy Cizikas]

Was trying to find a tough part in your schedule and you guys only play 1 back to back between now and March 6.

You are really grasping at straws here. A general rule of thumb is that if you’re counting how many back to back games a team has, you’re losing the argument.

 

[Duffalufagus]

Gio is one of the best defensive zone d men in the league.

Burns is a defensive liability.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

We also have 3 different trips to the East in February, which is really odd to me, but yeah our schedule for January has been very light so far in terms of playoff teams (Only Colorado and Boston)

I was just looking at b2b's from this point on. I saw you guys had one yesterday and took care of it.

West teams always get stupid east coast trips while eastern teams seem to get all their games in and have days off between.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

You are really grasping at straws here. A general rule of thumb is that if you’re counting how many back to back games a team has, you’re losing the argument.

I'm grasping at straws for making an observation? That is actually in the Flames favor?

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

I was just looking at b2b's from this point on. I saw you guys had one yesterday and took care

The Flames had a compressed and annoying schedule in the first half full of 3 in 4 nights and 5 in 7 nights type b.s. Criticizing then for their schedule finally opening up is nothing short of petulant. You just didn't pay attention until it affected your own team's position in the standings.

 

[FlamerForLife]

I was just looking at b2b's from this point on. I saw you guys had one yesterday and took care of it.

West teams always get stupid east coast trips while eastern teams seem to get all their games in and have days off between.

Yeah, I think there's only 3 more b2b's remaining for the Flames this season.
Definitely agree on the east coast trips, this season Calgary makes 7 different trips to the east coast to face the 16 eastern teams and so many of those are either short 2 game stops or 3 games in 4 nights. Usually it's maybe 3 or 4 5 game trips that get it done.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

The Flames had a compressed and annoying schedule in the first half full of 3 in 4 nights and 5 in 7 nights type b.s. Criticizing then for their schedule finally opening up is nothing short of petulant. You just didn't pay attention until it affected your own team's position in the standings.

How did I criticize them? I'm saying the points will be harder to make up...

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Yeah, I think there's only 3 more b2b's remaining for the Flames this season.
Definitely agree on the east coast trips, this season Calgary makes 7 different trips to the east coast to face the 16 eastern teams and so many of those are either short 2 game stops or 3 games in 4 nights. Usually it's maybe 3 or 4 5 game trips that get it done.

Sharks had one where they played at a Central team, played at Carolina, then went home. Makes no damn sense. That game could have been lumped in with a trip like the one they are on (@tb, fla and wsh).

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Burns is almost 34 so... not that big of an accomplishment.

Uh...

Burns is 33
Last I checked 33 is not 35+ and pretending it is would be false.

Get back to me in two years when Burns is actually 35+ as Giordano has been this season. A lot can happen in those two years. Look at Duncan Keith - 53pts at age 33 and on pace for only 33 this year.

 

[CraigsList]

Why aren't you guys just running away with the division and the league since the Flames have the best everything??

What a dumb comment, we’re 1st in our division and conference?

 

[King In The North]

Brent Burns is a really good defenseman.

Moving along now..

 

[blankall]

Was trying to find a tough part in your schedule and you guys only play 1 back to back between now and March 6.

The Flames have played out a lot of the tough portions of their schedule already. Really hope that doesn't encourage them to take their feet of the peddle.

 

[maacoshark]

He is having a great season. He could very well win the Norris this year.

 

[Voight]

He was going to win it a couple years back but only played 3/4 of the season before he got hurt. However I think it'll come down to him & Rielly.

 

[Snakepit]

Thanks for piping up now that he's 3 points away with over 30 games to play.

Sorry? Holy crap what a response. Was I supposed to comment sooner?

 

[Rubi]

I'm going to stick my neck out and make a bold prediction that Giordano will be the first 35+ yo D since Lidstrom to hit 55 pts.

 

[Alwalys]

Uh...

Burns is 33
Last I checked 33 is not 35+ and pretending it is would be false.

Get back to me in two years when Burns is actually 35+ as Giordano has been this season. A lot can happen in those two years. Look at Duncan Keith - 53pts at age 33 and on pace for only 33 this year.

He's 34 in a month. He will turn 35 next season. Giordano just turned 35 in october. 55 would be a down season for burns next year. He's looking at 70+ again this year.

Point is 55+ is no longer as rare as it once was because of the way the game is played putting more skill on the blue line, and systems utilizing playmaking defensemen, plus the overall increase in scoring.

 

[tmurfin]

He's 34 in a month. He will turn 35 next session. Giordano just turned 35 in october. 55 would be a down season for burns next year. He's looking at 70+ again this year.

Point is 55+ is no longer as rare as it once was because of the way the game is played putting more skill on the blue line, and systems utilizing playmaking defensemen, plus the overall increase in scoring.

55+ is still a damn remarkable feat. ESPECIALLY when they can defend as well as Gio can. Really not sure what Burns has to do with it, he’s a pure offensive Dman.

 

[Rubi]

He's 34 in a month. He will turn 35 next session. Giordano just turned 35 in october. 55 would be a down season for burns next year. He's looking at 70+ again this year.

Point is 55+ is no longer as rare as it once was because of the way the game is played putting more skill on the blue line, and systems utilizing playmaking defensemen, plus the overall increase in scoring.

The thing is that by bringing up Burns and saying he's 33 and doing the same thing as Giordano you basically are trying to diminish Gio's accomplishment. I mean why even bring it up? Its a hell of an accomplishment by Gio. When Burns does it when he's 35... THEN YOU BRING IT UP.

Also, when most players hit 30 their skills start to deteriorate. In general, every year after 30 they deteriorate even more. So playing hockey when you are 33 is not the same as playing when you are 35. But you already know that don't you? I believe that the whole purpose of your post was to try to lessen Giordano's accomplishment, which to me seems petty.

 

[DirtDiver]

sorry that another player doing better at a similar age renders the story of yours not as compelling. it happens.

i was honestly thinking the same thing,

still though, Gio having a great year and will probably get some norris votes as well !

How is he doing better??? Does he have more points then Gio???

Gio 48 games played 52 points
Burns 50 games played 52 points

I would agree with your comments if you were saying Gio is having a better season at a similar age but your not.

 

[nickdawg95]

How is he doing better??? Does he have more points then Gio???

Gio 48 games played 52 points
Burns 50 games played 52 points

I would agree with your comments if you were saying Gio is having a better season at a similar age but your not.

lol relax burns is better than Gio now and forever, just be happy that Gio is having a career year at this age and hope he can bring it in the playoffs

 

[tmurfin]

lol relax burns is better than Gio now and forever, just be happy that Gio is having a career year at this age and hope he can bring it in the playoffs

Offensively sure (although this year, stats say otherwise for now), Gio is worlds better defensively though, soooo, it’s ok

 

[nickdawg95]

Offensively sure (although this year, stats say otherwise for now), Gio is worlds better defensively though, soooo, it’s ok

For the first time ever Gio has more points than Burns, lol. by 2 points half way through the season, are you trying to troll ? i don't care about either player you just sound like an ignorant homer, Like i said, Just be happy for Gio he's having a great year