Right, and neither can play the wing, sub in on the PP, or even step up in the lineup if injuries occur? Maybe win a face off or two?
Speculation: Jumbo Joe on the way?
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Right, and neither can play the wing, sub in on the PP, or even step up in the lineup if injuries occur? Maybe win a face off or two?
qqaz
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Sure they could. Which is why I'm happy with one of them. Just not both.
The roster spot is better used on someone who brings something we lack, rather than more of what we have.
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Hes slow, very slow. If we are planning to make some trades that'll weaken our forward depth and strengthen our D then I'd be for it as he could play LW and Centre.
If your trading 3 of Nylander, Kapanen, Johnsson or Kerfoot then your going to need some replacements. Roberston is likely 1/3.
And even though hes slow he still checks off some of our needs. He's got size, defensively reponsible compared to our forwards, and unquestionably a leader despite not winning a cup.
It does seem very Pat Quinn/Jfj era to bring in old guys though tbh. But to fix our D we are gonna have to fill holes in our forward core aswell.
If your trading 3 of Nylander, Kapanen, Johnsson or Kerfoot then your going to need some replacements. Roberston is likely 1/3.
And even though hes slow he still checks off some of our needs. He's got size, defensively reponsible compared to our forwards, and unquestionably a leader despite not winning a cup.
It does seem very Pat Quinn/Jfj era to bring in old guys though tbh. But to fix our D we are gonna have to fill holes in our forward core aswell.
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Of course I'm bout that. 
He would bring the element were missing, humour and looseness, while still he's yelling and talkin a whole lot during games. Always has something bad to say, or good. He also fights at times, couple times during the season. In the playoffs he would do everythang he can to win, cause these is he's last dinosaur playoffs y'all heard me. We should also get other thugs, faster and even bigger fools. Like Reaves, Wilson, Tom etc. Others as well, cheaper dorks. Thornton would not be enough, some D, thugs and Joe, and thats' that.
I can assure as a lifelong sharks follower, Joe would CHANGE the energy and atmosphere in the locker room and on the ice, also in the sauna and at the store. Everywhere is where I mean. He is a huge character. And can lead also in so many ways. He don't take dirt from nobody. So that's fun.
But yeah, in return we would give up on spezza and like kapanen and johnsson. Then bring in the lord in Joe, and a couple of real THUGS. Some total jerk offs. Reaves, Avery, Wilson, Perry, Getzlauf, Rinaldo, Tucker. Tyson. Something like that. So in return, we should give up on a couple of soft dorks. Who don't help us in no ways at all. Get our thug on and get our passer of all time on. Gretzky type of action in Joe. Our second PP would be aaaaight and tight. Our atmosphere would change that I can assure y'all.
He would bring the element were missing, humour and looseness, while still he's yelling and talkin a whole lot during games. Always has something bad to say, or good. He also fights at times, couple times during the season. In the playoffs he would do everythang he can to win, cause these is he's last dinosaur playoffs y'all heard me. We should also get other thugs, faster and even bigger fools. Like Reaves, Wilson, Tom etc. Others as well, cheaper dorks. Thornton would not be enough, some D, thugs and Joe, and thats' that.I can assure as a lifelong sharks follower, Joe would CHANGE the energy and atmosphere in the locker room and on the ice, also in the sauna and at the store. Everywhere is where I mean. He is a huge character. And can lead also in so many ways. He don't take dirt from nobody. So that's fun.
But yeah, in return we would give up on spezza and like kapanen and johnsson. Then bring in the lord in Joe, and a couple of real THUGS. Some total jerk offs. Reaves, Avery, Wilson, Perry, Getzlauf, Rinaldo, Tucker. Tyson. Something like that. So in return, we should give up on a couple of soft dorks. Who don't help us in no ways at all. Get our thug on and get our passer of all time on. Gretzky type of action in Joe. Our second PP would be aaaaight and tight. Our atmosphere would change that I can assure y'all.
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Very good points and french lines there sire. You know ice hockey. He brings so many thangs, but we would need a couple of roaddawgs with the Joe. Not only Joe, but a couple of REAL THUGS with him. Then the atmosphere would be domiesque and tuckerisque. That's what toronto is about. It's not about that nerdy dubas character. What a dork for the game. Changing thangs up.......... like woah. We might have an interesting future during these 10 next years if we keep softening this mellow thang up. Pillowing it up sire. I'm laughing out loud. Won't even say anymore what I have in mind now.
BodaciousBeefBazooka
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Whats with Toronto and these old washed up stars? Get outta here man. I dont care about all his awards, history and bells/whistles. He wont make the team essentially better or competitive.
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Here's the quote I read: If Thornton is not sold on the Sharks, and he’s willing to seek out new life (boldly go where no one has gone before), my prediction is Toronto will be a factor. I can’t confirm this, but I believe the Maple Leafs considered adding him now.
Elliotte Friedman on future Leaf Joe Thornton and more
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PhiladelphiaKessel
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If Joe is chasing a cup, he should stay far far away from the leafs
I was referring to the quote in the article on the first post "As per Elliotte Freidman, we can expect Joe Thornton to sign a $ 1 milion to $2 million deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs".
90% of the board right now: We need warriors! Guys who battle, who have experience and can show our core what it takes.
This thread: pfft, I don't want that washed up has been
This thread: pfft, I don't want that washed up has been
nah he's not. Regardless I think they need to sit down and decide what the 3rd and 4th lines are supposed to do before deciding on who's a fit.
Clark4Ever
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I assume he would be slotted in as the 4th line center and on the power play. Maybe spot duty on the 3rd line.
I *think* they're playing loose with the article I quoted and using the reference to Spezza and Thornton coming on a similar but higher deal
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Thornton typifies the exact same soft compete level in the toughest moments that already dominates our team.
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That's not true. He would be an upgrade in the bottom six, even at his age.
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In the article: "..according to Elliotte Friedman.."
Where? It's not on his twitter or reported anywhere else
Where? It's not on his twitter or reported anywhere else
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