Rumor: Rangers working on a Giordano deal?

[Raspewtin]

Giordano makes a ton of sense in so many ways. His contract is bad for most teams but it's perfect for this team. 1 year left @ $6.75m is too much for most teams to even think about acquiring. He's 37 and played big minutes for a bad team last year that couldn't score and did well. Cut back his usage and tough minutes and you're looking at a nice veteran presence for a season with his contract expiring right when Zibanejad and Fox's new deals kick in. On top of that, as he is older than 35, if the team wanted to re-sign him they could do so on 1 year deals with some bonuses if necessary.

The guy is known to be in phenomenal shape and is still looking to win so he is hungry. Worst case scenario would be that he doesn't work out and the Rangers trade him at the deadline for a late round pick to a team looking for defensive depth.

his contract is not bad. he's still a top pair D.

he's just old. old players are so underrated lol

 

[Fitzy]

Well, for most teams in the NHL, they can't take on a $6.75m contract right now. That's not an overly valuable contract in the NHL currently. That's not to say he isn't a valuable player.

Which is why he's a good fit to be a Nils partner this season, but also shouldn't be overly expensive to acquire.

 

[eco's bones]

I believe there are few cities DeAngelo would hate more than Seattle, and few people the city of Seattle may hate more than Tony DeAngelo.

I think it’s a bit more conservative on the other side of Puget Sound though….it’s not like Philly is a right wing stronghold either.

 

[NYRangers16]

If the Rangers made a trade that affected the expansion selection, wouldn't the trade call have to have been made and announced by now?

I’d expect it could be announced during the draft or at least just before. Finally the leaks are getting out though.

 

[NYR Viper]

his contract is not bad. he's still a top pair D.

he's just old. old players are so underrated lol

I think they come with a certain risk. Anyone acquiring someone like Giordano is hoping they a) fit in on a new team and b) don't fall off a cliff at the ag of 38. That's quite a bit of risk when you are also taking on a $6.75m contract. There is some reward to, for sure, but there is quite a bit of risk.

 

[Rangers in 7]

I think they come with a certain risk. Anyone acquiring someone like Giordano is hoping they a) fit in on a new team and b) don't fall off a cliff at the ag of 38. That's quite a bit of risk when you are also taking on a $6.75m contract. There is some reward to, for sure, but there is quite a bit of risk.

that risk is minimal....he has one year left on his contract

 

[Lua]

I’d expect it could be announced during the draft or at least just before. Finally the leaks are getting out though.

I was under the impression they released their list to the NHL this morning, and it was just being publicized tonight? Is it open to change until then? The language of the timeline isn't very specific.

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[Machinehead]

Nevermind that!

Did you guys hear Kakko is the second best?

 

[NYR Viper]

that risk is minimal....he has one year left on his contract

It is IF you have ample cap space. Many teams do not.

 

[Fitzy]

I think they come with a certain risk. Anyone acquiring someone like Giordano is hoping they a) fit in on a new team and b) don't fall off a cliff at the ag of 38. That's quite a bit of risk when you are also taking on a $6.75m contract. There is some reward to, for sure, but there is quite a bit of risk.

I think the fact that we've got a ton of space this season makes it not a serious risk.

Fox and Kakko are gonna need all of that cap and more the season after, so making user of the space for one season is a good call. Robertson isn't ready yet and Miller needs a safety blanket.

 

[NYRangers16]

I was under the impression they released their list to the NHL this morning, and it was just being publicized tonight? Is it open to change until then? The language of the timeline isn't very specific.

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Oh, true. Yeah. So I guess the deals are already in.

 

[Zynbanejad]

Aren't we stacked on D already? Why are we adding Gio?

EDIT: Ah guess we need a LD instead of Hajek

 

[Modest Grouse]

I think they come with a certain risk. Anyone acquiring someone like Giordano is hoping they a) fit in on a new team and b) don't fall off a cliff at the ag of 38. That's quite a bit of risk when you are also taking on a $6.75m contract. There is some reward to, for sure, but there is quite a bit of risk.

The risk is largely mitigated because Giordano only has one year left on his contract, although unlike us, most teams are not in a position to take on $6.75m with the flat cap. I really like what he'll bring with his experience and leadership, just hoping it didn't cost too much in terms of what Drury sent the other way. Giordano was on my fantasy squad this year so I think that makes me somewhat of an authority on the topic.

 

[Ola]

Giordano at the end of his career, final year of his deal at $6.75M. He becomes your veteran LD for a season and then leaves.

Yeah, I wouldn’t mind someone like Kurtis McDermid, but I have no problem with Giordano.

 

[Fitzy]

Aren't we stacked on D already? Why are we adding Gio?

We are stacked on D tomorrow, not today.

Miller was thrust into a top 4 role way too early in his career.

There is a massive black hole at the #4 defenseman spot behind Fox, Trouba, Lindgren. This solves that and lets Miller develop at a more reasonable pace.

Then, if Giordano departs, there's a spot for Jones/Robertson, whichever isn't traded.

 

[NYRangers16]

Yeah, I wouldn’t mind someone like Kurtis McDermid, but I have no problem with Giordano.

We needed a vet D and like someone else posted, he adds leadership. Quite ok with this.

 

[LokiDog]

I have a bad feeling Drury is going to do something stupid like flip Buch's rights for Gio at 50%.

Sure, Gio at 50% is okay, but it's for one year and he likely won't be brought back, it will just be to give Robertson time before stepping into that spot. It would be a bad trade.

 

[NYRangers16]

We are stacked on D tomorrow, not today.

Miller was thrust into a top 4 role way too early in his career.

There is a massive black hole at the #4 defenseman spot behind Fox, Trouba, Lindgren. This solves that and lets Miller develop at a more reasonable pace.

Jones/Robertson too. Drury has impressed.

 

[Raspewtin]

Aren't we stacked on D already? Why are we adding Gio?

Fitzy beat me to it but we are dying for a reliable top 4 D and Gio fits what we need to a "T".

 

[Daves a mess]

Don't understand this team's dedication to Blackwell.

The ghost of Herb Brooks says keep him.

 

[NYR Viper]

I think the fact that we've got a ton of space this season makes it not a serious risk.

Fox and Kakko are gonna need all of that cap and more the season after, so making user of the space for one season is a good call. Robertson isn't ready yet and Miller needs a safety blanket.

I agree, it's minimal risk for the Rangers. But for other teams where they would have to shuffle things around just to try to fit him while taking age and new team into account it may not have been worth it.

From a Rangers perspective this makes a ton of sense, depending on the cost.

 

[Off Sides]

Aren't we stacked on D already? Why are we adding Gio?

You'll probably get two types of opinions there

Either he helps shelter Miller and Miller improved due to that

Or

He'll shelter Miller to the point Miller does not really improve.

 

[NYR Viper]

We are stacked on D tomorrow, not today.

Miller was thrust into a top 4 role way too early in his career.

There is a massive black hole at the #4 defenseman spot behind Fox, Trouba, Lindgren. This solves that and lets Miller develop at a more reasonable pace.

Then, if Giordano departs, there's a spot for Jones/Robertson, whichever isn't traded.

The other thing is LIKELY does is if Jones and Robertson appear to need a bit more time, they could try to hang on to Giordano as a veteran 3rd pairing LD for another year if his play remains steady. At his age he will be looking at 1 year deals more than likely (unless you're Edmonton and Mike Smith....)

 

[NYRangers16]

You'll probably get two types of opinions there

Either he helps shelter Miller and Miller improved due to that

Or

He'll shelter Miller to the point Miller does not really improve.

Depth is always a good thing. Guess we’ll see what the cost is. Shouldn’t be much.

 

[SML2]

Aren't we stacked on D already? Why are we adding Gio?

EDIT: Ah guess we need a LD instead of Hajek

Because K'Andre is going away in the Eichel deal.