Giordano resigned with the Leafs on a cheap deal because he wants to win the Cup
It's a great story that has been the talk of the NHL this week.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on a two-season contract with veteran defenseman and Toronto native Mark Giordano.
The deal will pay him $800,000 per year. An incredible bargain.
Yes, only $800,000 per year, when according to contract experts, Giordano could have possibly signed for close to $3 million per season (Ryan Suter signed for $3.65 million per season).
We then learned, thanks to Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet), that the Maple Leafs offered Mark Giordano $1 million per year (for two years), and he refused. Giordano asked the Leafs to lower their offer, to offer him less money. Wow!
Today, we have a little more detail.
Giordano explained that he was willing to make a financial sacrifice, to join and help a team with a real chance of winning the Stanley Cup in the short term.
He is now 39 years old and he knows that his years are counted in the NHL.
Clearly, the veteran defenseman really believes in this team, despite ANOTHER first round playoff exit this season.
Obviously, he's happy with his choice and so is his boss Kyle Dubas. What a solid team player!
For details and credit: TVA Sports
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MAI 25 | 466 ANSWERS Giordano resigned with the Leafs on a cheap deal because he wants to win the Cup Will the Maple Leafs win the Stanley cup in the next 2 years? | ||
| Yes | 63 | 13.5 % |
| No | 403 | 86.5 % |
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