TSN: Chris Johnston on SportsCentre and Jay Onrait on the defenseman who isn't ready to hang up and is talking to some teams about the PTO.
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Onrait: “Then focusing on the blue line, CJ Tyson Barrie signs a PTO with the Calgary Flames. Travis Dermott and the Edmonton Oilers.
Now there is talk that maybe Mark Giordano could end up in training camp for the Oilers. What is possible in those fields?
Johnston: “Well, it's interesting. You know, Mark Giordano, the oldest skater in the league last season, isn't ready to stop them at this point. He has been skiing in the Toronto area, staying in shape with other professionals based here near his hometown.
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And so, you know, I think he's looking to see what, what's good for him. I mean, these last few days have been PTO mania. Obviously, a lot of players accept these tests.
And you know, one thing I have to mention again, because maybe a free person at home doesn't realize that it works, even if you go to the PTO if you know, in the case of Tyson Barrie, he's in Calgary, if the other team wants to sign. he. I mean, there is no commitment on his end. He can sign an NHL contract anywhere.
So of course, not a lot of promises on either side, really. Everything is an opportunity to prove yourself. Teams need these seasoned players to reach certain limits and when it comes to exhibition games.
But you know, it sounds like Mark Giordano is going to kick the can again. You know, there was some discussion, maybe, is he going back to the Leafs? I know they talked to Edmonton. They talked to Calgary.
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I don't know exactly where he's going to end up but he wants to get a job, like a lot of other veterans, (Max) Pacioretty, van Riemsdyk, Barrie. The multiplayer is great. The NHL is starting over just trying to extend its operations for a while.
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