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And our fanbase was saying he was better than Howard. Like Pepperidge Farms, I remember.
As for Thornton or Marleau, both players would signal the ultimate WIN NOW scenario. I'm fine with that, for the record. I think the Wings need to maximize the next 3 year window, aka the Datsyuk window.
You're going to get a lot of resistance, though. Going back would be something like a 1st, Tatar, and Sproul... at least. Folks weren't thrilled with Kesler turning 30, so a couple of 35-year-olds aren't likely going to be a popular target when you'd have to move young, NHL ready pieces in return.
I feel like if we have to give up Tatar + 15th overall + [one of our better D prospects] for one of Thornton or Marleau, might as well add another 1st and another prospect and maybe something else? to get both with salary retained.
edit: this is also known as the "xbox deluxe"