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The 2024-25 NHL season is underway, but several key free agents remain available on the open market, hoping for a team to show interest. Among them is veteran defenseman Mark Giordano, the elder statesman of the group of players still hoping for a new deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 12

Insider Shares Update on the Futures of Two Former Maple Leafs Defensemen

Injury riddled seasons for former Leafs defensemen John Klingberg and Mark Giordano have led to a lot of questions about their NHL futures. In August, the league's oldest player, Mark Giordano, confirmed that he wanted to continue his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Unplugged / October 11

Mark Giordano's career gets an unfortunate reality check

Mark Giordano is a defenseman who has accomplished a lot throughout his career. He has a Norris trophy and has consistently been lauded for his longevity.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 11

Oilers keeping tabs on free agent defencemen Kevin Shattenkirk, Mark Giordano

The Edmonton Oilers may be looking to bring in another defenceman. In an article for The Athletic, Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston wrote about a handful of veteran defencemen who still aren’t signed — Mark Giordano, John Klingberg, Justin Schultz, and Kevin Shattenkirk.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Who’d You Rather?: Should Oilers Sign Giordano or Shattenkirk?

The debate surrounding potential additions has gained momentum as the Edmonton Oilers try to manage their defensive concerns after a 6-0 opening-night loss in the 2024-25 season.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Report: Mark Giordano intrigued by Jets, Oilers, Hurricanes, Rangers

Mark Giordano remains unsigned as the 2024-25 NHL season gets underway but he still wants to return to the league and is reportedly intrigued by a quartet of contending teams.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Oilers Among 4 Teams Linked to Depth D-man Mark Giordano

Mark Giordano, the NHL’s oldest player last season, is reportedly still determined to extend his NHL career. Not ready to call it a career, reports are he’s looking to land a job with a contender and there are four teams being linked to him: the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Rangers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 10

Oilers Linked to Signing Two Veteran Free Agents to Fix Defence Problem

The Edmonton Oilers just finalized a contract for defenceman Travis Dermott, but they may not be done adding to the blue line. According to a new report from TSN's Chris Johnston, the Edmonton Oilers are in conversations with Mark Giordano and Kevin Shattenkirk to make a late addition to their defence.

Seattle Kraken News / Hockey Patrol / October 8

Seattle Kraken name new captain as the successor to Mark Giordano

The Seattle Kraken have a new captain following Mark Giordano's departure. They have just named Jordan Eberle as the man to lead the charge going forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Report: 4-6 teams interested in signing Mark Giordano

Whether you were a fan of him as a Leaf or not, you are probably disappointed that Mark Giordano didn’t get a chance to win a Stanley Cup with his hometown

NHL News / Oilers Daily / September 18

Multiple prominent NHL defenceman still absent from training camps

Training camps across the NHL are beginning today, and multiple quality NHL defenceman are still on the outside looking in, including former Oiler Justin Schultz.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 10

Bringing back Mark Giordano doesn’t make a lot of sense: Alberga’s Take

Even though he was loosely linked to a potential return to Toronto late last week, at this point, it seems very unlikely that we see Mark Giordano back in the blue and white for a fourth season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Mark Giordano linked to 4 teams ahead of NHL training camp

Mark Giordano was the oldest player in the National Hockey League in 2023-24, but despite the fact he will be turning 41 when the new season starts, the veteran still thinks he has a few good years left.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 9

Around the NHL: McDavid isn’t over Game 7 loss, 4 teams interested in Giordano

NHL training camps are just around the corner as we welcome you into another segment of Around the NHL. After a very busy August throughout the league, general managers continue to piece together their roster as the intensity is about to ramp up in a major way once camps open.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 8

Why bringing Mark Giordano back to the Calgary Flames might not be a great idea

On Friday, player agent Ritch Winter joined Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis on Sportsnet 960 The Fan. Among the topics they discussed was the hockey future of one of Winter’s clients, former Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 8

The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly spoken with free agent defenceman Mark Giordano

Among the veteran NHLers still seeking a contract as training camps near is defenceman Mark Giordano. Soon to be 41 years old, the former Norris Trophy winner spent the last two seasons with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs on a dirt-cheap two-year contract worth just above the league minimum at $800k annually.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 8

Maple Leafs reportedly still showing interest in a Mark Giordano reunion

Mark Giordano joining the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2021-22 NHL trade deadline was looked at by some as another typical example of a Toronto native player joining the team far past his prime, expected to help at a level he couldn’t provide anymore.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Oilers, Leafs, and Flames Among Teams Interested in Mark Giordano

Despite his age and the fact he didn’t play a full season in 2023-24, veteran defenseman Mark Giordano remains a sought-after free agent as he explores his options for the upcoming NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Blade of Steel / September 7

Mark Giordano's agent reportedly spoke to 3 Canadian teams about contract for 2024-25

Mark Giordano's agent reportedly spoke to a trio of Canadian teams about a contract for the 2024-25 season. A number of well-known names are still available on the free agent market with less than two weeks to go until teams around the National Hockey League open up training camp.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Mark Giordano's agent reveals the four teams interested in the defenseman's services

The oldest player in the NHL last year has spurned any interest in retirement and is again looking for an NHL opportunity next year.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / August 7

Mark Giordano stuns Leafs fans with unexpected career decision

Former defenseman of the Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano makes the stunning announcement that he is planning to continue playing well into his 40's. The former Leaf Mark Giordano is now 40-years-old, and he is still an unrestricted free agent (UFA) as no one has signed him yet.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Mark Giordano ‘has made the decision to keep playing a few more years’

A veteran defenseman is still looking to stay in the game. In a piece by the Toronto Star’s Kevin McGran, Toronto Maple Leafs blueliner Mark Giordano has aspirations of continuing to play in the NHL, whether that be in Toronto or elsewhere.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Oldest active NHL player intends to return next season

The veteran defenseman is coming off his second full season in a Maple Leafs sweater but fell out of the regular lineup early on in the season, battled injuries and was a healthy scratch for the whole of Toronto’s first-round loss to the Bruins.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 30

Veteran Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman out week-to-week with broken finger

The injury occurred during the Leafs’ 2-1 shootout win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 26, 2023

Maple Leafs' Mark Giordano sets painful NHL record

During Sunday's Leafs contest with the Seattle Kraken, Giordano recorded the 2,045th blocked shot of his career, passing Kris Russell for the all-time NHL lead.

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