Confirmed with Link: Leafs have acquired D Giordano (50% retained) and F Blackwell for 2nd, 2nd, 3rd | Part II

[SprDaVE]

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[SprDaVE]

I was out and about when the trade hit, so I haven't had the time to write down my thoughts.

This is an ok trade, probably good most seasons. Giordano is a consistent 2-way defenseman that brings an insane amount of leadership.

Blackwell is a fine addition. Not really sure how and where he'll fit. He's pretty much another Kerfoot.

 

[crump]

I was about and about when the trade hit, so I haven't had the time to write down my thoughts.

This is an ok trade, probably good most seasons. Giordano is a consistent 2-way defenseman that brings an insane amount of leadership.

Blackwell is a fine addition. Not really sure how and where he'll fit. He's pretty much another Kerfoot.

Pretty much, not as fast as Kerfoot but hits more and probably a little less skilled. My guess, unless they make a trade for a top 6 winger, Kerfoot starts on line 2 and Blackwell rides with Spezza and Simmonds.

 

[Bluelines]

I was about and about when the trade hit, so I haven't had the time to write down my thoughts.

This is an ok trade, probably good most seasons. Giordano is a consistent 2-way defenseman that brings an insane amount of leadership.

Blackwell is a fine addition. Not really sure how and where he'll fit. He's pretty much another Kerfoot.

I really don't want to be that guy who talks about size but more small forwards will not help us compete better in playoff hockey. When I read Blackwells bio, Nic Petan popped into my head and I can't get that image of Nic Petan version 2.0 out of my head.

 

[LeafGrief]

Love our blueline TBH. That's a group of big guys with lots of defensive responsibility and offensive capabilities. If Muzzin is healthy, a top 4 of Rielly-Brodie-Gio-Muzzin is very strong, and having Holl-Lybushkin-Liljegren-Sandin for depth is excellent. They still have to play well, but this is the best looking blueline (on paper) that I think this team has had in a long time. Lots of different tools that the coach can choose from, to tweak the blueline to find the exact mix for each game/series.

Blackwell looks like he plays well with talent and produces like a middle sixer. By all accounts he works his ass off, so I'm pleased to have him.

 

[Niagara Bill]

We are better today than yesterday but not yet tough enough for this year's run against the opponents we will see.

 

[kb]

I was out and about when the trade hit, so I haven't had the time to write down my thoughts.

This is an ok trade, probably good most seasons. Giordano is a consistent 2-way defenseman that brings an insane amount of leadership.

Blackwell is a fine addition. Not really sure how and where he'll fit. He's pretty much another Kerfoot.

I like this smippet....Kerfoot but hits hard.

 

[Contenderorpretender]

I really don't want to be that guy who talks about size but more small forwards will not help us compete better in playoff hockey. When I read Blackwells bio, Nic Petan popped into my head and I can't get that image of Nic Petan version 2.0 out of my head.

Our forward group isn't small. Theyre soft. Engvall is a big guy who's never done anything to use his size.

 

[SprDaVE]

I like this smippet....Kerfoot but hits hard.

He's a bulldog for sure and his numbers speaks for itself. He's a solid player. I don't really care about what a scale says but I do think the Leafs probably need to get meaner. Not sure if Blackwell is all that mean, but he definitely is a chippy player.

 

[29Potvin]

Love the fact that (im sure has been mentioned) Gio comes with built in chemistry with Brodie. over 1,741:50 minutes played together.
I feel the slight over pay in this trade is worth it when you have someone that you know will mesh well with another player and wont need to juggle the be pairs to find the chemistry. And if Gio sign for as little as Simmer/Spezza that may make Muzzin expandable in the off season.

As far as the d pair and the playoffs go im much happier with

MO-Boosh
Gio-Brodie
Muzz-Holl
Sandin-Lily

We are no longer an injury away from Marincin/ Dermott pairing

 

[29Potvin]

He's a bulldog for sure and his numbers speaks for itself. He's a solid player. I don't really care about what a scale says but I do think the Leafs probably need to get meaner. Not sure if Blackwell is all that mean, but he definitely is a chippy player.

As Babs would say " Our PP will be our toughness"

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

I really don't want to be that guy who talks about size but more small forwards will not help us compete better in playoff hockey. When I read Blackwells bio, Nic Petan popped into my head and I can't get that image of Nic Petan version 2.0 out of my head.

He’s nothing like Petan…

Check this out to see why he’s an underrated aspect of the deal

 

[Zybalto]

He’s nothing like Petan…

Check this out to see why he’s an underrated aspect of the deal

He was the first guy mentioned in the Athletic pre-draft article "Who are the Blake Colemans and Barclay Goodrows of the 2022 NHL trade deadline"?

Doesnt sound like Nic Petan.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

He was the first guy mentioned in the Athletic pre-draft article "Who are the Blake Colemans and Barclay Goodrows of the 2022 NHL trade deadline"?

Doesnt sound like Nic Petan.

Yeah, seems some people are trotting out the classic case of assuming because he’s short, he’s just an impassioned dangler who floats around but the reality is he’s almost polar opposite of that

 

[Twine Tickler]

This is a good trade. Especially given how crazy the prices had been all weekend. We desperately needed to keep our 1st rounder IMO with Rodion Amirov's health looking very grim.

Gio can still play, and that's the right price for a rental.

Not overly familiar with Blackwell TBH, but I do remember him getting 1 + 1 in our most recent matchup with the shorty. In a game where Seattle didn't really have much going for large portions, he was a name I kept hearing on the broadcast, which is always a good sign.

I am excited to see these fellas in the lineup Wednesday hopefully.

 

[The Masters]

I like the gio and brodie pair. Can't underestimate chemistry and I think they will be solid together as they have been for years in CAL.

Blackwell is a nice piece. Let's hope this all produces better than scrap Foligno deal last year

 

[67leafs]

Can he fill in for Kase

 

[DraftSchmaft]

I really don't want to be that guy who talks about size but more small forwards will not help us compete better in playoff hockey. When I read Blackwells bio, Nic Petan popped into my head and I can't get that image of Nic Petan version 2.0 out of my head.

I dunno, 190 @ 5'9 will be hard to knock off track. Has a good 15 pounds on Petan. If even 33% of that 15 pounds is muscle, definitely not a Petan 2.0.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Excellent trade and all in all really good value .. Gio wanted to come home for sure which helped Dubie out .. luv to see a TO kid come home who wants a Cup BAD .. and team got better on defense then before so how can anyone argue with it .. when Muzzy comes back both Lily and Sandin go back down to Marlies and Sandin will get some pro games on right side before being called back up for playoffs to play right side with Muzzy on 3rd pair

Rielly Lub
Gio Brodie
Muzzy Sandin

Holl plays backup as 7th which is where he should be .. he is just overpaid by 1.3M per for his value .. and injuries and Lily comes up

For me I want 1 more D man as 2 injuries are very very possible .. get Middleton for a late round 2023 pick .. why not? it is an insurance play

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Love our blueline TBH. That's a group of big guys with lots of defensive responsibility and offensive capabilities. If Muzzin is healthy, a top 4 of Rielly-Brodie-Gio-Muzzin is very strong, and having Holl-Lybushkin-Liljegren-Sandin for depth is excellent

Agreed

 

[56 Years No Cup]

I dunno, 190 @ 5'9 will be hard to knock off track. Has a good 15 pounds on Petan. If even 33% of that 15 pounds is muscle, definitely not a Petan 2.0.

I'm 5' 10" 190 at 60. Unfortunately, unlike Mr. Blackwell, who likely has 6 pack abs, my abs are the entire 2-4.

 

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[TheTotalPackage]

Excited to have Giordano, and I always love seeing Toronto-area players enthused coming to the team.

I will temper my expectations on just how good he will be for us however, not trying to think he is the same player from 3 to 5 years ago as he is today. But an upgrade nonetheless.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

not addressing goaltending seems crazy
as nice as is to see Gio as a Leaf seems like we just wasted couple 2nds and dermott for another early exit
pressure is on Campbell to come back and return to form it looks like

 

[ToDavid]

I really don't want to be that guy who talks about size but more small forwards will not help us compete better in playoff hockey. When I read Blackwells bio, Nic Petan popped into my head and I can't get that image of Nic Petan version 2.0 out of my head.

Short isn’t small. 190 at 5’9” is heavy and he plays like it.

I’ve seen 5’9”, 184lb Brendan Ghallagher barrel through NHL defensemen a hell of a lot harder than 6’5”, 240lb Freddy Gauthier.