Joe Thornton all time leaders watch.

[DonskoiDonscored]

Thornton's statistical decline is because he does not opt for a plant-based-diet. C'mon guys...

 

[sjsharks92]

Thornton's statistical decline is because he does not opt for a plant-based-diet. C'mon guys...

I was wondering if anyone else saw that thread today.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Thornton needs to eat nothing but kale.

 

[OrrNumber4]

Thornton's statistical decline is because he does not opt for a plant-based-diet. C'mon guys...

So for your average person, going on a plant-based diet can be incredibly beneficial, not so much because of what you are putting into your body, but because of what you are no longer putting into it. You automatically eliminate a large sector of unhealthy foods; your consumption of fast food, fatty meats, etc. is going to be very low. There will be a tendency to eat fibrous foods that keep one satiated longer, as well.

But for athletes, well, they are probably already very careful about what they eat. They are already eating high-quality, safe meats, abstaining from junk food, etc. Quantity becomes less important with their burn rate, as well.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Joke went over your head.

 

[hohosaregood]

I think a fish based diet full of omega somethings would help nhl level decision making

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

I think a fish based diet full of omega somethings would help nhl level decision making

Carrots too to improve vision.

 

[Pavelski2112]

I was wondering if anyone else saw that thread today.

I loathe the NHL Talk board, but there are nuggets of gold every now and then

 

[Alwalys]

He's playing kinda Dumbo though. I wouldn't really say they're the best line in the NHL like they were last year but still pretty good.

I disagree. If anything, just the opposite, he's making the right play more often than the risky play. Watching the games, I have a lot fewer Thornton facepalm moments this season than in some past seasons when he was pushing to score every shift.

But a big hint to what is going on here is that Pavelski remains among the league leading scorers. The Joes are joined at the hip so it's not like the line isn't productive and you can be sure Thornton is a part of that. However Burns may be eating into Thornton's point totals. And it's possible teams are keying on the Thornton to Burns setup that was so effective last season, so Thornton gets pushed out of the assist count. I do notice a bit more offensive activity from Martin this season.

In any event, the top line remains effective against the best defenses of the other teams' so it's not especially worrisome. The team is just playing smothering defense and keeping goals-against down by a heavy possession offense right now. As long as the top line beats up on the top defensive matchup, the 2nd line should feast.

 

[Barrie22]

One thing not talked about much is the fact thornton became the 16th player in nhl history with 10 seasons of 50+ assists.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Thornton is two points shy of tying John Bucyk for 24th all time in points. He is 12 assists away from 1000 in his career.

 

[tiburon12]

Think he is a top 100 player on the NHL list?

 

[The Nemesis]

Think he is a top 100 player on the NHL list?

Probably not, because he's not a "winner" like Toews or half the blackhawks' roster which is suspected of being on the list.

 

[Sideshow Raheem]

Think he is a top 100 player on the NHL list?

If he isn't they might as well burn the list

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

If he isn't they might as well burn the list

That is pretty much how I will feel about the list too if Jumbo is not on it.

 

[tiburon12]

That is pretty much how I will feel about the list too if Jumbo is not on it.

I get the feeling he wont be though. I've always felt he was underappreciated my so many with influence

 

[Coily]

Probably not, because he's not a "winner" like Toews or half the blackhawks' roster which is suspected of being on the list.

Not a Winner like McDavid.

 

[rangerssharks414]

As mentioned in the GDT, Thornton is now in sole possession of 24th all-time in points.

 

[Sharksfan83]

After watching the last game, I think he's back on track this year. That line was dominant. The looked quicker, they looked eager. Maybe it helped having Karlson on their line? IDK they just looked like the best line on the planet again last night.

 

[Machinehead]

He's....he's staying, right?

 

[Pavelski2112]

2 points until he ties Modano for 23rd all-time in points
26 points away from 20th

24 assists away from tying Sakic for 12th all-time in assists

 

[Pavelski2112]

Bringing this thread back from the dead because it's only gonna get more ridiculous.

10 points behind Teemu Selanne (1,457) for 15th all-time.
7 assists behind Gordie Howe (1,049) for 9th all-time in assists.
11 GP behind Shane Doan (1,540) for 16th all-time GP.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Bringing this thread back from the dead because it's only gonna get more ridiculous.

10 points behind Teemu Selanne (1,457) for 15th all-time.
7 assists behind Gordie Howe (1,049) for 9th all-time in assists.
11 GP behind Shane Doan (1,540) for all-time GP.

And its still kind of funny how people (outside of Sharks) will argue that Jumbo should not be a 1st ballot HOF'er because ... no cup.

 

[Pavelski2112]

And its still kind of funny how people (outside of Sharks) will argue that Jumbo should not be a 1st ballot HOF'er because ... no cup.

Yes, people are stupid.

 

[Lebanezer]

And its still kind of funny how people (outside of Sharks) will argue that Jumbo should not be a 1st ballot HOF'er because ... no cup.

He doesn’t wear a cup?! And that prevents him from getting into the HOF? That’s some crazy criteria.