MARK GIORDANO NEWS

Ends playing career Giordano is joining AHL Toronto as a coaching advisor, officially bringing an end to his playing career, the Maple Leafs announced Wednesday.

Impact Giordano had 158 goals, 577 points and 918 PIM across 1,148 career regular-season appearances with Calgary, Seattle and Toronto. He demonstrated terrific longevity, winning the Norris Trophy with 74 points in 78 regular-season outings with Calgary in 2018-19, which was his age-35 campaign. Giordano never had another season like that, but he continued to perform in the NHL through 2023-24.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Opinion: Maple Leafs Must Make Merciless Decision Regarding Mark Giordano's Future Defenseman Mark Giordano has been a good part of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the team shouldn’t re-sign him just because he still wants to...

JUNE 22, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Opinion: Maple Leafs Must Make Merciless Decision Regarding Mark Giordano's Future Defenseman Mark Giordano has been a good part of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the team shouldn’t re-sign him just because he still wants to...

JUNE 22, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Regardless of what's next for Mark Giordano, the NHL's oldest player isn't ready to slow down What the future holds for Giordano remains uncertain. He holds most of the cards and made it clear last season he doesn't want to slow down.

MAY 8, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Can't crack postseason lineup Giordano has not been able to crack the postseason lineup against the Bruins in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Impact Giordano, who missed significant time this season to injury and following his father's death, has 1,148 regular-season NHL games, but only 37 postseason games to his name. He started in 2005-06, and he headed off to the KHL in 2007-08 where he played 50 games for Moscow Dynamo. Giordano is nearing the end of his career, but with newcomers Ilya Lyubushkin and Joel Edmundson on the blue line, he has found it hard to crack the top-six. The Leafs are on the verge of elimination, down 3-1 to the Bruins this postseason, so Father Time is catching up with Giordano.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Giordano | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano | Post Game

APRIL 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

Goal in return from injury Giordano (concussion) scored a goal Thursday in a 5-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact It was his first game back after missing 12 games with a concussion. Giordano took a pass from Matthew Knies and fired high blocker side from above the left face-off-circle. It ended a 30-game goal drought that dated back to Oct. 28 against the Preds. More touching was Gio's gesture after the goal as he pointed to the sky to honor his father who died last month. Giordano isn't much of a fantasy force, but Thursday was a night to remember.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Giordano | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano | Post Game

MARCH 29, 2024 • NHL.COM

Mark Giordano, TJ Brodie rise from the depths as Maple Leafs blast Washington Capitals With many key Leafs missing, a couple of veteran blueliners played a role in a home win to restore Toronto's late-season momentum.

MARCH 29, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Ready to return Thursday Giordano was activated off long-term injured reserve and will play Thursday versus Washington, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Giordano has a goal, seven points, 33 PIM, 42 hits and 76 blocks in 38 outings in 2023-24. His return to the lineup might result in Simon Benoit being a healthy scratch Thursday.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Giordano (concussion) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Giordano has already been out of action for the Leafs' last five contests due to his concussion but now faces on extended stint on long-term IR. Following the additions of Ilya Lyubushkin and Joel Edmundson at the deadline, the 40-year-old Giordano is far from a lock for the lineup on a nightly basis even once cleared to return.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Going on injured reserve General manager Brad Treliving said Friday that Giordano (head) will go on injured reserve, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Giordano took a nasty spill into the end boards in the opening period Thursday, and had to be helped off the ice. The Maple Leafs dealt for Ilya Lyubushkin after the game, giving them six healthy defensemen. There is currently no timetable for Giordano's return. He has a goal and seven points in 38 games this season.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains head injury Giordano left Thursday's game versus the Coyotes, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Giordano hit the boards hard in the first period and didn't return to the game. The 40-year-old could be set for an absence, which would leave the Maple Leafs short on the blue line. It's unclear if he'll play Saturday versus the Rangers.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team Monday Giordano (personal) was back at practice ahead of Tuesday's clash with Vegas, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Giordano looks set to get back into the lineup for the first time since Feb. 15 versus the Flyers, a stretch of five games on non-roster injured reserve. In 36 games this season, the 40-year-old defenseman is averaging just 17:02 of ice time and has been limited to one goal on 44 shots to go with six helpers.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to non-roster list Giordano (personal) was placed on the non-roster list Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Giordano sat out Saturday's 9-2 win over Anaheim following the death of his father on Thursday. His addition to the non-roster list probably means he won't be available for Monday's contest versus St. Louis either. Giordano has earned seven points, 44 shots on goal and 76 blocked shots in 36 games this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Giordano (personal) won't play Saturday against Anaheim, according to Nick Barden of The Hockey News.

Impact Giordano is away from the team following the passing of his father, Paul, on Thursday night. The 40-year-old blueliner has seven points and 76 blocked shots in 36 games this season. Max Lajoie is projected to replace Giordano in the lineup Saturday.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Father of Maple Leafs' Mark Giordano dies suddenly Paul Giordano died on Thursday, the Leafs said in a post on their X account.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Returns from injury Giordano recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact After missing the last game with a lower body injury, Giordano returned to his regular spot on the left side of the third defensive pairing. Him and defensive partner William Lagesson helped hold the Blues in check all night as they only produced 15 total shots on Ilya Samsonov. Giordano finished with an assist on the empty-net goal and a plus-2 rating in 16:38 TOI.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Giordano (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against St. Louis, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Giordano is expected to return to a third-pairing role following his one-game absence. The 40-year-old blueliner is no longer a fantasy asset at this stage in his career -- he has just six points through 34 contests this season -- but he's still valuable as a strong veteran presence for the Maple Leafs.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Giordano suffered an upper-body injury versus Dallas on Wednesday and is day-to-day, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Giordano could miss Saturday's contest in Ottawa. The Maple Leafs recalled Max Lajoie from the minors Friday and he could take Giordano's spot in the lineup. Giordano has not had a point in his last 12 games, and has a goal and six points in 34 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Giordano | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano | Practice

JANUARY 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

Mark Giordano | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano | Pre Game

JANUARY 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

Mark Giordano | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano | Pre Game

JANUARY 11, 2024 • NHL.COM