Mark Giordano News

Giordano played only 6:31 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's contest with a suspected upper-body injury and is expected to miss an extended period, leaving a huge void on a defensive core already without Timothy Liljegren and John Klingberg. Giordano has been a consistent presence on the back end for the Maple Leafs this season, recording five points (1G / 4A) in 20 games while averaging 17:52.

Giordano took a breather for the Maple Leafs' previous game but will be back in the lineup Tuesday as the Maple Leafs take on Columbus. The 39-year-old has been a model of consistency this season, with his four goals, 24 points, 101 SOG, 53 PIMs and +26 plus/minus through 74 games played.

The Kraken are scratching Giordano as a precaution ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Giordano is a pending UFA this summer, so the Kraken are likely to trade him to a contender.

Giordano missed six games while he was on the COVID-19 protocol list but is expected to play Thursday vs. the Jets. Giordano should be back on the top pair and top PP unit and comes in with seven points (3G / 4A) in 19 games.

Giordano was a late scratch from Friday's lineup and is unlikely to play on Saturday. Haydn Fleury will remain in the lineup if Giordano can't play in Florida.

Giordano is listed as a game-time decision for the second straight game. Giordano didn't end up playing Tuesday but could be in the lineup tonight in Nashville. Giordano will return on the first pair and second power-play unit.

Giordano has missed the last nine game but was on the ice for the Flames morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight's game in Boston. If he plays, Giordano is expected to be on the top-pair with T.J Brodie and relegated to the second power-play unit after Monday's addition of Erik Gustafsson.

Giordano underwent an MRI on Wednesday and will miss at least one week with a hamstring injury. Rasmus Andersson will likely move up to the top power-play unit and Brandon Davidson was recalled to take his spot on the roster.

Giordano was suspended for two games for kneeing Mikko Koivu last Thursday but will be back in tonight vs. the Flyers. Giordano has had an excellent season so far. He is tied for second among defensemen in assists (26) and fifth in points (29).

Giordano was already inked through the 2016-17 season, so his new deal will keep him with the Flames until 2022-23. He has missed a total of 39 games over the last two years, but has developped into one of the games best defensemen. With the addition of Dougie Hamilton and this signing, the Flames are going to have a stout blueline for years to come.