Giroux Takes His Time - No Urgency on What Could Be Final Act

Claude Giroux isn't rushing into any decisions as he contemplates what might be his last rodeo in the NHL. The veteran forward has earned the luxury of patience after a career spent grinding through the trenches, and he's using it wisely before committing to another season. Teams are certainly waiting in the wings to see where one of the league's most respected players lands, knowing that Giroux's presence in your locker room carries weight that doesn't show up on stat sheets.