Mark Giordano
D FA
Thu 11/24/22 12:47 PM

Giordano recorded six blocked shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Giordano's fearless ways helped the Leafs put an end to the Devils' 13-game winning streak. Unfortunately, he's not doing much for fantasy managers offensively, as his 0.6 points per 60 minutes represents a career low through 15 years of service time.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Wed 10/19/22 12:48 PM

Giordano logged more than 20 minutes of ice time in Monday's 3-2 loss to Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
He hasn't hit the score sheet much -- he has one assist, four shots and a plus-3 rating in four games. But Giordano's ice time is increasing and will help stabilize the blue line for a team missing Jake Muzzin (neck). That extra ice time 5v5 may result in less time on the second power-play unit, though, and that would bump down his fantasy value.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Sun 5/22/22 4:09 PM

Giordano signed a two-year, $1.6 million deal with Toronto on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After spending 15 years with the Flames, Giordano suited up for Seattle and Toronto this season, totaling eight goals and 35 points while averaging 20:53 of ice time through 75 games. He took a bit of a hometown discount to stay in Toronto as he prepares to enter his age-39 season. Giordano will likely quarterback the team's second power-play unit again next year while skating in a bottom-four role.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Wed 5/18/22 12:05 PM

Giordano, who picked up two points in seven playoff games and is an unrestricted free agent, loved his time in Toronto and wants to "be on a team that I believe can win," reports TSN.ca.
EDGE Analysis
He hopes to play a couple more years and the Leafs would love to have him, but on a hometown rate given their cap issues. Giordano was a solidifying presence on the Leafs' back end upon his arrival and with the team in a win-now window, he could be part of their future.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Sun 4/17/22 11:27 PM

Giordano registered an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Giordano set up Mitch Marner's first-period tally. With a goal and five helpers in his last six games, Giordano has started to settle in nicely with the Maple Leafs. The 38-year-old defenseman has picked up 32 points, 143 shots on net, 124 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating in 69 appearances between the Leafs and the Kraken this season. He's seen a smaller role with the Maple Leafs, but their stronger offense as a team has helped revive his production.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Sat 4/16/22 10:21 PM

Giordano scored the game-winning goal and added two assists in a 5-4 overtime win over Ottawa on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
William Nylander fed a stretch pass to Gio, who carried it into the left wing dot and then wired it short side past Anton Forsberg for the win at 3:26 of OT. Giordano played 21:29 and also finished plus-3 with three shots, two hits and two blocked shots. It was a great night for the veteran, who stabilizes the Toronto blue line with his tremendous calm and leadership.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Thu 3/31/22 11:34 PM

Giordano scored his first goal with Toronto in a 7-3 win over Winnipeg on Thursday. He also picked up an assist.
EDGE Analysis
Giordano got the Leafs on the board at 15:03 of the first period when his shot from the left face-off dot went off two Jets' defenders and past Eric Comrie. It was Giordano's fifth game with the Leafs. He has two points.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Sun 3/20/22 3:13 PM

Seattle traded Giordano and Colin Blackwell to the Maple Leafs in exchange for two second-round draft picks and a third-round draft pick Sunday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Giordano spent the first 15 years of his career with the Flames before he was selected by Seattle in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. The veteran blueliner is averaging 21:29 of ice time with 98 blocked shots and 23 points through 55 games this season. He'll provide the Maple Leafs with quality top-four minutes and will likely quarterback the team's second power-play unit. Giordano will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Wed 3/16/22 2:49 PM

Giordano will not be in the lineup against the Lightning on Wednesday, Andy Eide of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It seems Giordano is on the trading block as the team holds him out of action in order to prevent him from picking up an injury. The blueliner is in the final year of a six-year, $40.5 million contract signed back in August of 2015, making him a prime rental option for playoff teams. Wherever Giordano ends up, he should be in contention to link up with the No. 1 power-play unit and remains a top-half fantasy target.

Mark Giordano
D FA
Fri 2/25/22 1:25 AM

Giordano scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Giordano atoned for an early penalty with a tally, as he stayed on to kill another penalty after exiting the sin bin. The 38-year-old has scored a shorthanded goal in two of the last three games. He's up to six goals, 23 points, 104 shots on net, 91 blocked shots, 42 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-20 rating in 48 outings overall.