Friedman: Joe Thornton considering a trade

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[Brent Burns]

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"Joe Thornton opened the door to the possibility of a trade, but told San Jose-area reporters he would need to think about it first. My guess is this: The only way the Sharks would even consider it is if it came at his request."

This is just echoing an article a few days ago by The Athletic. Thornton wants to see how the team does and stated "ask me again in two weeks".

 

[ThatsSoSlavin]

#getjumboacup

 

[Bond]

Makes sense, trade him for a low pick or something. He should be able to fit on most teams capwise

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

It would be pretty hilarious and ironic if he ended up in Boston again and won a Cup, then retired.

 

[Chainshot]

Who needs a PP specialist type/depth center for the playoffs? Why is Colorado the team I first think of when reading the idea?

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Honest question because I literally have not noticed him in the few times I've watched the Sharks this year: does he even have much to offer a contender at this point?

 

[TanguaySauce]

Guessing he ends up as a rental in a mid-tier to bubble team. I can see the Islanders as a possible fit due to their slow-pace style.

 

[themelkman]

He for sure has something to offer a contender. Stick him on the third line with a fast sniper and you will be glad to have him.

 

[lauraP]

back to boston full circle

 

[ShelbyZ]

Columbus plz.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

He for sure has something to offer a contender. Stick him on the third line with a fast sniper and you will be glad to have him.

so he's basically only useful to push the puck up ice to a guy breaking the zone two lines away and have to hope he gets behind or beats the D 1:1 and buries it past the goalie? because Jumbo is almost ALWAYS behind the play now

let me know how many opportunities a game he will get for that in the playoffs

 

[Claypool]

Seems like too much of a liability at this point with the minutes he'll need.

 

[themelkman]

so he's basically only useful to push the puck up ice to a guy breaking the zone two lines away and have to hope he gets behind or beats the D 1:1 and buries it past the goalie? because Jumbo is almost ALWAYS behind the play now

let me know how many opportunities a game he will get for that in the playoffs

That’s just wrong. How much have you seen Jumbo over the years? Even now he makes the game slow down around him, yes he gets beat in foot races but I’ll tell you he doesn’t lose the puck that often unless he wants to

 

[Kranix]

Joe should have shot the puck more in his career. Just my opinion.

 

[WannabeFinn]

I’d be more than happy to have him in Columbus

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

That’s just wrong. How much have you seen Jumbo over the years? Even now he makes the game slow down around him, yes he gets beat in foot races but I’ll tell you he doesn’t lose the puck that often unless he wants to

he looked completely lost and out of gas last playoff, especially once pavelski got injured

 

[Pinkfloyd]

he looked completely lost and out of gas last playoff, especially once pavelski got injured

Agreed but he was mostly playing with Sorensen and Labanc who simply weren't good against good teams at evens. You put better players on his wing then you'll probably get more out of them. He just can't be asked to carry the mail for his line entirely on his own. If you put at least one guy that can hold onto the puck in the attacking zone as well then you can utilize his passing ability better. Sorensen and Labanc weren't winning many puck battles with Thornton.

 

[Cogburn]

I hate him, but I'd take him in Vancouver.

 

[Sempiternal]

He is 100% cursed and will never win a Stanley Cup.

 

[Sempiternal]

back to boston full circle

That might be one of the few fits for him...

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Come to Washington. Get a cup

 

[Lupuls Grit]

I'd like to see him as the 3C and 2nd unit PP in Vancouver between Roussel and Boeser.

 

[Martin Skoula]

I could see him doing well in the same role Spezza is in right now. Rotate in 2/3 nights, stay rested for the playoffs, run PP2 and take advantage of bad matchups.

 

[tgo0]

If the cost is minimal, and it sounds like it is, I’d take a flyer with him on the Jets. Although we’re hardly contenders right now so don’t see the interest from his side unless we make a bit of a run.