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Picks up helper Giordano logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Giordano helped out on a Timothy Liljegren goal in the third period. This was Giordano's second game back from a finger injury that sent him to long-term injured reserve. The 40-year-old blueliner should be expected to hold down a bottom-four role as long as he can stay healthy. He's picked up six points, 28 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 24 hits, 27 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 22 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NHL.COM

Off LTIR Giordano (finger) was taken off long-term injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site, which sets the stage for him to return in the evening's game versus Columbus.

Impact Giordano last played Nov. 28. He has a goal, five points, 24 hits and 50 blocks in 20 contests this year. Giordano's return is likely to result in William Lagesson being a healthy scratch Friday.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM

Expects to play Friday Giordano (finger) is expecting to return to the lineup Friday in Columbus, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

Impact Giordano was injured Nov. 28 and practiced Thursday alongside Timothy Liljegren on the third pairing. Giordano has missed the last 12 contests and has a goal and four assists in 20 games this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Wednesday Giordano (finger) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus Ottawa, per Jonas Siegel of The Athletic.

Impact Giordano did participate in the morning skate, but he practiced alongside projected healthy scratch Conor Timmins, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. Giordano hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 28, but he's believed to be day-to-day at this point, so the 40-year-old might be an option to return as soon as Friday versus Columbus. When he does play, it will likely be as a member of the third pairing.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return before Christmas Giordano (finger) will not play prior to the NHL's Christmas break, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports Thursday.

Impact Giordano is expected to be day-to-day coming out of the break but will have been sidelined for 11 games at that point. The blueliner has struggled offensively this season with just three assists in his last 12 outings. Still, Giordano should have enough time to get over the 20-point threshold for the 11th consecutive campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR CapFriendly reported Monday that Giordano (finger) has been moved to long-term injured reserve.

Impact Giordano, who hasn't played since Nov. 28 against Florida because of a broken finger, is eligible to return as early as Dec. 23 versus Columbus. However, it remains unclear when he will be available to play. Giordano has been credited with one goal, four assists, 25 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and 24 hits over 20 games this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Giordano (finger) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Giordano is already considered week-to-week with a broken finger, so this move is unlikely to impact his timeline to return. The 40-year-old defenseman's absence opens the door for Simon Benoit and William Lagesson to play more frequently as the Maple Leafs navigate a rough patch for health on their blue line.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week Giordano suffered a broken finger versus Florida on Tuesday and is week-to-week, according to Sportsnet.ca.

Impact Giordano's loss won't be significant as far as his fantasy value as he has a goal, four assists, 50 blocked shots and 24 hits, but his presence will be missed on the Maple Leafs blue line. Look for William Lagesson to return to the lineup after he was a healthy scratch Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Won't play Thursday Giordano is being evaluated for a hand injury, but he'll miss Thursday's game against Seattle at a minimum, coach Sheldon Keefe told Jonas Siegel of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Giordano was injured during Tuesday's 2-1 shootout win over Florida. He has a goal and five points in 20 contests this season. With Giordano out Thursday, William Lagesson will likely draw back into the lineup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What the loss of Mark Giordano could mean for the Maple Leafs With Mark Giordano now injured, can GM Brad Treliving afford to wait until the trade deadline to reinforce a beleaguered blue line?

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set to miss time Giordano (upper body) will miss time after sustaining an injury in Tuesday's game versus the Panthers, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Giordano seems likely to miss at least the next two games after head coach Sheldon Keefe provided the injury update in his postgame comments. With Giordano out, William Lagesson is likely to enter the Maple Leafs' lineup against the Kraken on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Tuesday's game Giordano (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Giordano was injured in the first period of the contest. The 40-year-old defenseman has two assists over his last four games while holding down a top-four role. If he can't suit up Thursday versus the Kraken, William Lagesson will likely take Giordano's place in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM

Registers assist in win Giordano recorded an assist in a 4-3 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.

Impact Giordano closed out his five-game pointless streak but is still mired in a nine-game goal drought during which he recorded a meager seven shots. With his minimal offensive production, the defenseman could be in danger of being dropped from the second power-play unit once John Klingberg (undisclosed) returns to action.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM