Friedman: Joe Thornton considering a trade

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Pittsburgh or Tampa would be the more realistic.

Would say St. Louis but them and the Sharks pretty much built a rivalry. Washington but I think they're happy with their roster the way it is, the bases are pretty much loaded at every single position on that roster, even with the coaches.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

He wants a cup, why would he go to the Oilers? Likely he wants to go to the Blues, Bruins, Bolts, etc. Someone who has been there and has a real shot. The upper tier of teams.

Meh I think if the oilers added marleau + thornton they could be a solid dark horse team.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Colorado should be all over this

No, Colorado absolutely should not.

 

[1021huss]

It's been stated (by someone who knows) on the Bruins board that Thornton will never again wear a Bruins jersey while Harry Sinden is still alive (and Sinden is still an "advisor" to Jeremy Jacobs).

Sinden has nothing to do with the bruins and Jeremy Jacobs handed over control of the bruins to his children.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

Joe Thornton would be excellent as a 5th C

 

[Estlin]

Sinden has nothing to do with the bruins and Jeremy Jacobs handed over control of the bruins to his children.

Wrong regarding Sinden. I’ll take what the Bruins insider says over your opinion.

 

[Gee Wally]

Sinden has nothing to do with the bruins and Jeremy Jacobs handed over control of the bruins to his children.

not entirely accurate.
Jacobs still has final say on a many things. Sinden is still on the payroll as his executive advisor.
And is still an alternate on the league Board of Governors.

Executive & Hockey Operations

And never underestimate the influence of Mrs. Jacobs.

 

[Jerkbait]

Pitt has no wish...

Pittsburgh or Tampa would be the more realistic.

Would say St. Louis but them and the Sharks pretty much built a rivalry. Washington but I think they're happy with their roster the way it is, the bases are pretty much loaded at every single position on that roster, even with the coaches.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Meh I think if the oilers added marleau + thornton they could be a solid dark horse team.

I mean.. They have 2 elite players, a meh defense and inconsistent goalies. Only reason they would be a dark horse is their division is probably the easiest first few rounds

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

He would make a contender worse.

Bingo

 

[CreeksideStrangler]

31 Thoughts: Maple Leafs' fortunes will decide deadline approach - Sportsnet.ca

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Are we posting Friedman's 31 trade rumours today in seperate threads?

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

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

His brothers do live in CO still.

 

[Esq]

Could be a good fit for the Hawks. We have Carpenter as our 2C currently.

 

[Master P]

Come to the other Bay Joe

 

[SEALBound]

I commented in an earlier Pens board thread - Joe Thornton was a non-factor in the 2016 SCF...what makes people think he would be a factor in 2020 for the Pens?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I commented in an earlier Pens board thread - Joe Thornton was a non-factor in the 2016 SCF...what makes people think he would be a factor in 2020 for the Pens?

So he is ineffective in a series means he will be ineffective in every series he will ever be in from then on?

 

[Extra Texture]

Pittsburgh or Tampa would be the more realistic.

Would say St. Louis but them and the Sharks pretty much built a rivalry. Washington but I think they're happy with their roster the way it is, the bases are pretty much loaded at every single position on that roster, even with the coaches.

I think Pittsburgh would actually be a horrible fit for him. Brendan Morrow redux

I like Joe and still hope he can hoist a cup, but he would never fit with the Pens team speed style, imo.

 

[SEALBound]

So he is ineffective in a series means he will be ineffective in every series he will ever be in from then on?

4 years later, yes that is my assumption. I dont believe he provides anything that other targets or current players do. Pens dont need a nostalgic piece.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

4 years later, yes that is my assumption. I dont believe he provides anything that other targets or current players do. Pens dont need a nostalgic piece.

That is a faulty assumption. He's had effective playoff rounds since then. It's just about the matchups and who he is playing with. May not be a fit for Pittsburgh but to paint with such a broad brush like that is silly.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

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

NYI

 

[The don godfather]

Of course beantown . It just sounds fairy tale right.

 

[IceNeophyte]

Thornton would be a passenger on that train.

 

[Tres Peleches]

I cannot say I’ve seen Thornton play a lot, so I’m speaking purely from my ass but

if he can play any defense and can skate even a little bit he’d be an upgrade on the Isles current 3C slot

 

[BWJM]

I don't think he would make a contender worse.. he's on a 1 year contract and can be used however the coach feels.

Who knows maybe he will step it up come playoffs if he finds a good fit.

 

[3074326]

I agree with folks saying the Islanders. Do not think he would be a good fit in Pittsburgh, as much as I like the guy.

Would like to see him in Edmonton though.