Mark Giordano makes shocking career decision at nearly 41 years of age
Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano has let the hockey world know what his intentions are this season; to continue his career into his 40's.
It's been mostly quiet on the Mark Giordano front since the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. While most of his peers have gone on to sign new deals, Giordano, soon to be 41, remains an unrestricted free agent in search of a new home in 2024-25.
As far as Gio"s career goes, he has already confirmed his plans for next season, and possibly beyond. Giordano's agent has confirmed his clients intention to continue on with his career during an interview with Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star
-Gio's agent, Rich Winter
The veteran blueliner, and the NHL's all-time shot blocking leader, has always given 100% of himself to the game that he loves, yet despite producing a career-low 9 points in 46 games last season, Giordano still believes he has something to offer an NHL team in search of an experienced defenseman.
As far as potential landing spots go, no teams have been mentioned as frontrunners quite yet, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Gio sign a PTO somewhere, given his advanced age, as teams may want to see how much gas is actually left in the tank prior to making a commitment to the Toronto native. I'm fairly certain, though, that his tenure in Toronto is over, given the Leafs' additions on the blueline this summer. At the very least, if he is back, it won't be as more than a #7 or #8 defenseman.
Source: The Hockey NewsFormer Maple Leafs Defenseman Mark Giordano Remains Unsigned as the 2024-25 Season Approaches, What's Next for the NHL Veteran?
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