2017 Offseason Thread 3.0

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Normally I'd laugh at anything Hoven says, but he called Rob Blake taking over months before it happened so maybe he finally found a legit source? Still doubt it

 

[kovacro]

If we do get Jumbo, I hope he is completely healed from the knee ligament tear(s) and it's not a lingering issue. At his age, injuries generally take longer to recover from unless your Jagr who is a friggin machine.

 

[Stimpythecat]

I took a peak at the Sharks board. they are not happy.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I think a lot of those posters have their warm milk and have mom tuck them in way before the Kings hit the ice at 10pm ET. Maybe if people would stay up and watch some games, their opinion would be different but of course they will just look at how many points he has produced over the last few years and base their wisdom off that.

"Brown is garbage". Very well thought out and logical argument.

I mean, a few of those guys have called Doughty not even a top-10 dman in the past, so calling Brown garbage is probably a compliment

 

[KingsCourt]

Oh boy

 

[AKAY47]

Normally I'd laugh at anything Hoven says, but he called Rob Blake taking over months before it happened so maybe he finally found a legit source? Still doubt it

Normally? I don't get the hate for Hoven around here. He's been on the money a lot lately. Call-ups, trades, rumours, etc. Wasn't he also the first that said Brown might get his captaincy stripped away?

 

[deaderhead28]

Wonder the reaction from Shark Fans would be if someone posted the Hoven link on the main board.

 

[johnjm22]

You have to remember that there's no love loss between Thornton and Doug Wilson. They had a public spat not that long ago.

So you've got a GM that you don't like, whose publicly criticized you, and won't give you the contract you want.

On the other hand, the next nearest NHL team is run by your buddies, is in the same state, has better weather, will give you the contract you want, and has a core of players that have won a Stanley Cup.

It all makes sense really.

 

[Scottkmlps]

If he does sign with the Kings, and Hoven has been money as of late, than I hope it's no more than a 2 year deal. Thornton is turning 38 in a few days.

 

[kingsfan28]

Gross.

This times 10! Dion would be terrible here and be a pylon by year 2. We need younger, not washed up. Brown can still produce and I want to see what he can do now that Sutters boot is off his throat.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

If we do get Jumbo, I hope he is completely healed from the knee ligament tear(s) and it's not a lingering issue. At his age, injuries generally take longer to recover from unless your Jagr who is a friggin machine.

To remove that beard would take an out patient surgery...may make him a step faster though. No recovery time either...unless psychological remorse for doing it.

 

[kingsfan28]

I mean, a few of those guys have called Doughty not even a top-10 dman in the past, so calling Brown garbage is probably a compliment

You're leaving off Quick not being a top ten goalie because save pct.

 

[Steve Zissou]

I took a peak at the Sharks board. they are not happy.

 

[kingsfan28]

Normally I'd laugh at anything Hoven says, but he called Rob Blake taking over months before it happened so maybe he finally found a legit source? Still doubt it

Pretty much guaranteed it will happen by Saturday [ of course he added, "anything can happen between now and then" to cover his ass].

 

[go4hockey]

If he does sign with the Kings, and Hoven has been money as of late, than I hope it's no more than a 2 year deal. Thornton is turning 38 in a few days.

This is important can only be 2 years max we need that 💰 free in hopes of Doughty taking it.

 

[YP44]

If he does sign with the Kings, and Hoven has been money as of late, than I hope it's no more than a 2 year deal. Thornton is turning 38 in a few days.

I would love a 2 year $4M/year deal.

 

[Reclamation Project]

I think a lot of those posters have their warm milk and have mom tuck them in way before the Kings hit the ice at 10pm ET. Maybe if people would stay up and watch some games, their opinion would be different but of course they will just look at how many points he has produced over the last few years and base their wisdom off that.

"Brown is garbage". Very well thought out and logical argument.

Like I said, watch the ****ing games!

Hoven Radio hit... saying all indications are that Thornton will be a King come Saturday.

http://mayorsmanor.com/2017/06/nhl-radio-replay-hovens-kings-updates-thornton-brown-phaneuf-bernier-iginla-etc/

Love it! Hopefully Hoven is right on this one.

You have to remember that there's no love loss between Thornton and Doug Wilson. They had a public spat not that long ago.

So you've got a GM that you don't like, whose publicly criticized you, and won't give you the contract you want.

On the other hand, the next nearest NHL team is run by your buddies, is in the same state, has better weather, will give you the contract you want, and has a core of players that have won a Stanley Cup.

It all makes sense really.

I fully believed your post and still do. All the narratives line up. Even if it doesn't happen, it's a very believable scenario.

 

[KingTrouty]

Almost any other option is worth a shot. But one sentence I never want to hear again is that Dustin Brown belongs in the top 6.

Dustin Brown belongs in the top 6.

 

[The Pale King]

Blake played for the Sharks too, of course. I wonder how much that has to do w/ this otherwise relatively unthinkable scenario? (Even though, yes, some of you have laid out how it makes sense logistically).

I don't like it. Gives me Lucic signing vibes for some reason. Just a guy I've loathed as a player for a long time.

 

[SFKingshomer]

I think they're a package deal...just hope it's not to Anaheim.

 

[Bandit]

Hoven Radio hit... saying all indications are that Thornton will be a King come Saturday.

http://mayorsmanor.com/2017/06/nhl-radio-replay-hovens-kings-updates-thornton-brown-phaneuf-bernier-iginla-etc/

Clickbait. Don't fall for it.

 

[kingsboy11]

Hoven Radio hit... saying all indications are that Thornton will be a King come Saturday.

http://mayorsmanor.com/2017/06/nhl-radio-replay-hovens-kings-updates-thornton-brown-phaneuf-bernier-iginla-etc/

I don't think Hoven would be sticking his neck out like this unless he was sure. He has called out some stuff that we all mocked him for like the captaincy with Brown/Kopitar and Blake becoming GM. If we get Joe for 2 years then I'd welcome him with open arms. Him and his hippie beard.

 

[Stimpythecat]

I don't think Hoven would be sticking his neck out like this unless he was sure. He has called out some stuff that we all mocked him for like the captaincy with Brown/Kopitar and Blake becoming GM. If we get Joe for 2 years then I'd welcome him with open arms. Him and his hippie beard.

Emphasis added.

Maybe that's the package deal SFKingshomer mentioned.

 

[Reclamation Project]

A proper shave is definitely a needed contract clause.

I'd love to see Blake sign them both and watch San Jose's fanbase literally **** bricks.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

A cheap, short term package deal of Thornton and Marleau like Kariya and Teemu signing with Colorado would be cool, sans the disastrous results.