Report: Mark Giordano wants to play in Toronto

Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesFrank Seravalli at Daily Faceoff is reporting today that Mark Giordano wants to play in Toronto:

The Kraken have been steadfast in their ask for a first-round pick for Giordano. Even though he’s older at 38 and has a significantly higher salary cap hit than Chiarot, Seattle’s point is that Giordano has the Norris Trophy pedigree to support the ask.

Giordano will have some sway in the matter. He essentially holds a 12-team “no-trade” list, or 19 teams to which he has approved a trade. If everything is equal, the Kraken would like to send their captain to a preferred destination.

That’s where the Toronto Maple Leafs come in: We’re told if…