Thornton wants to Stay in San Jose

[Gunnin54]

Agent: Sharks are the 'only team' on Joe Thornton's list
http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/524826

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[Barrie22]

Stick meet hornets nest lol

 

[hohosaregood]

I am okay with that.

 

[5H4RK5]

I want to here it with a bit of confidence and drive to the net so a rebound can be scooped up by our forwards and or defense.

 

[matt trick]

I'd love to see him say, "this is a team that can win the stanley cup in the next three years. If Doug is so intent on re-building a team, maybe he should find somewhere else to go. I've spoken to Patty, and we aren't going anywhere. We fully intend to bring a cup to San Jose now. Whether Doug wants to focus on today or tomorrow, that is the goal for me, and I am going to give my very best to win it. It will be much easier if Doug, or any other GM, tries to align with that goal, instead of working against it."

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

If you can't get he or Daddy Patty to waive then you need to ****in try and contend for the next 3 years...

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Sheppard-Pavelski-Wingels
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Niemi

You have a lot of cap space, it's not a terrible idea to try and contend with this, but trying to re-build and hand over the reigns to players like Pavelski and Couture is just asking to lose. That's dumb.

This re-build is going to go horribly. I can guarantee you guys that we aren't going to have a chance at the cup in 5 years. We're going to be the next Calgary Flames. You can guarantee it.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Good.

 

[magic school bus]

Thornton 4 GM

 

[Gunnin54]

I don't want him to go. You don't fill a Joe Thornton

 

[Crazy Joe Divola]

Excellent.

 

[Led Zappa]

I'd love to see him say, "this is a team that can win the stanley cup in the next three years. If Doug is so intent on re-building a team, maybe he should find somewhere else to go. I've spoken to Patty, and we aren't going anywhere. We fully intend to bring a cup to San Jose now. Whether Doug wants to focus on today or tomorrow, that is the goal for me, and I am going to give my very best to win it. It will be much easier if Doug, or any other GM, tries to align with that goal, instead of working against it."

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

I still think he needs to leave if we are going to get to a cup any time soon with all dus respect, we need a PR campaign to say the fans don't want him here.

 

[Kitten Mittons]

So no re-build then.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I still think he needs to leave if we are going to get to a cup any time soon with all dus respect, we need a PR campaign to say the fans don't want him here.

You're in the minority.

 

[Celebrini]

So we get the cup right?

Of course his brother will say that. He's just repeating himself.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

You're in the minority.

really? The trade'em thread was 61% in favor of dealing him.

 

[sixgunsdad]

Get ready for 3 more years of the same results if Joe won't wave. Great regular seasons, early exits in the playoffs. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[Celebrini]

I'm okay with stripping him of the C. The choking won't be his responsibility.

 

[Le Rosbeef]

What else is he likely to say though, really?

 

[magic school bus]

Get ready for 3 more years of the same results if Joe won't wave. Great regular seasons, early exits in the playoffs. Be careful what you wish for.

You say that like Joe's putting the teams together

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

really? The trade'em thread was 61% in favor of dealing him.

300 some odd votes on hf boards isn't the majority.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

If couture is our captain next year and Joe wears an A, I'm just gonna ****in laugh.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

So no re-build then.

There never needed to be one. Our overdramatic gm is too busy running his mouth and spray tanning and not addressing glaring needs that can put this team over the top.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

There never needed to be one. Our overdramatic gm is too busy running his mouth and spray tanning and not addressing glaring needs that can put this team over the top.

"I like our team. I just feel like we need a little more leadership. We're going to try and contend next year."

Nah, seriously though, this doesn't change a thing. DW already stated we won't be going for the cup next year. Do you think he will backtrack and try to contend? Doubtful.

 

[Kegsey]

Quit the rebuild ******** and go for the cup boys.