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Claude Giroux, the longest tenured athlete in Philadelphia remains the most coveted player to obtain at the trade deadline. He will have plenty of suitors to include the likes of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild, and the St. Louis Blues.
Giroux would fit well on any one of those teams, but the sole decision lies with Giroux as to where he wants to play given his No Movement Clause.
“I haven’t talked to Chuck about any of this yet. We have a lot of things to talk about. What’s best for organization, and for me.” – Claude Giroux
“The organization here has been great for me for 14 years,” Giroux continued. “Played with great players, had some great coaches. It’s been an honor to be a Flyer this long.”
Giroux made his NHL Debut on this date, back on February 19, 2008. He wore a #56 Flyers jersey. Giroux wore #56 for two games on February 19 and February 21 in 2008. There are many people that forget that Giroux wore #56.
Unfortunately, Giroux does not garner the same respect as some other Philly athletes that have played for this great city. Giroux wears his heart on his sleeve, and just goes about his business. Thus far the trade rumors swirling around his name have not affected his play on the ice.
