Confirmed with Link: Joe Thornton re-signs to 1 year deal 5 million AAV

[tahoesharksfan]

Just hoping now he comes back fully healed and that no one Boedker's him again...

 

[Led Zappa]

He's gonna be the next Selanne and come back better than before and win a Cup!

 

[hohosaregood]

Even if Thornton and Marleau retire at the same time, Thorntons number should go in the rafters before Marleau does

 

[LadyStanley]

I think Rick Nash is "broken" (health wise). IF he's fully healthy AND he's got the mental fortitude to go through another season, WHEN and IF he decides to play again, only THEN should Jumbo make the call.

He voluntarily bowed out of July 1 feeding frenzy. Sounds like his body is telling him it's not (yet or ever) ready for another season of play.

He's had a few concussions as well, and that may have really mucked up the mind.

 

[slocal]

Thanks, Jumbo!

And a massive "f*** YOU" to downgoesbrown.

 

[Gilligans Island]

Even if Thornton and Marleau retire at the same time, Thorntons number should go in the rafters before Marleau does

Let's just give #12 to the next rookie prospect. It shouldn't be reserved

 

[Nighthock]

Joe >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Patty

 

[Friday]

Let's just give #12 to the next rookie prospect. It shouldn't be reserved

The causal fans would be so pissed haha

 

[stator]

I'm okay with it though I preferred around 4m like fistfullofbeer.

The NMC clause is a worthless throw in, imo.

 

[Gilligans Island]

The causal fans would be so pissed haha

Pinkfloyd would give up his season tickets that night.

 

[Satastic]

Man I really love Joe

It’ll be such sad day once he does retire

 

[Alwalys]

Yay Mr Shark is back...

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Out of curiosity, what is the minimum points that Jumbo has to produce to make this worthwhile? I'm fine with 40 points depending on where he plays but I have a couple friends who think this is a massive overpayment. I think they're f***in nuts because I think if healthy he can probably put up 50 to 60 filling a 2nd line center mans role with the wingers this team has.

 

[hohosaregood]

Out of curiosity, what is the minimum points that Jumbo has to produce to make this worthwhile? I'm fine with 40 points depending on where he plays but I have a couple friends who think this is a massive overpayment. I think they're ****in nuts because I think if healthy he can probably put up 50 to 60 filling a 2nd line center mans role with the wingers this team has.

I think it's a good show off respect and I'll be happy if he can contribute in the top 9. But he's also how Joe Thornton so I'm expecting at least 10g, 40a.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Out of curiosity, what is the minimum points that Jumbo has to produce to make this worthwhile? I'm fine with 40 points depending on where he plays but I have a couple friends who think this is a massive overpayment. I think they're ****in nuts because I think if healthy he can probably put up 50 to 60 filling a 2nd line center mans role with the wingers this team has.

Your friends are f***in nuts. There is no reason not to give Thornton the benefit of the doubt after what he’s done for his entire career.

I’m expecting at least 60 points next year but tbh, I have this sneaking suspicion that now that he’s well rested, he taps into the fountain of youth one last time and gives us one last season as an elite superstar #1C.

 

[anthonyyy]

Your friends are ****in nuts. There is no reason not to give Thornton the benefit of the doubt after what he’s done for his entire career.

I’m expecting at least 60 points next year but tbh, I have this sneaking suspicion that now that he’s well rested, he taps into the fountain of youth one last time and gives us one last season as an elite superstar #1C.

That would be so fun. I remember when I was a kid seeing old guys win their first cup and how much the hockey world rooted them on. Bourque and I think Dave Andreychuk?

 

[tiburon12]

Your friends are ****in nuts. There is no reason not to give Thornton the benefit of the doubt after what he’s done for his entire career.

I’m expecting at least 60 points next year but tbh, I have this sneaking suspicion that now that he’s well rested, he taps into the fountain of youth one last time and gives us one last season as an elite superstar #1C.

Well 60pts is not a elite superstar 1C, but i get your point. certainly no reason not to think he will rebound back to form.

I see him 50-60. 60+ would be amazing though.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Well 60pts is not a elite superstar 1C, but i get your point. certainly no reason not to think he will rebound back to form.

I see him 50-60. 60+ would be amazing though.

Yeah, the 60 point Thornton that I am realistically expecting, and the 80 point Thornton that I am dreaming of are two different players. The 2017-2018 pre-injury Thornton is the one that I am really expecting; the 2015-2016 Thornton is the one that appears in my dream.

 

[tiburon12]

Yeah, the 60 point Thornton that I am realistically expecting, and the 80 point Thornton that I am dreaming of are two different players. The 2017-2018 pre-injury Thornton is the one that I am really expecting; the 2015-2016 Thornton is the one that appears in my dream.

given your username, i'd imagine a 3rd Thornton is one that appears in your dream

 

[stator]

Well 60pts is not a elite superstar 1C, but i get your point. certainly no reason not to think he will rebound back to form.

Joe Thornton is an elite superstar 1C. It's just that he's in the twilight of his career.

One measure I use for elite 1Cs is how many 100+ points seasons, plus how many times they knocked on the door (90+) in their career.

Jumbo has two 100+ seasons, plus knocked on the door twice.
H. Sedin has one 100+ season, plus knocked on the door once.
Stamkos has no 100+ season, but knocked on that door three times, one very strongly.
McDavid has two 100+ seasons out of three.
Crosby has 5 100+ seasons, and apparently he never knocks, just kicks the door open.
Malkin has 3 100+ seasons, and one knock.

Note that a Young Mackinnon has knocked strongly on that door this past season.

Constrast that to these guys that don't have 100+ seasons, and never knocked:
Jonathan Toews
John Tavares

Sure glad we didn't pay Tavares a long term contract at 13m+ AAV. But I got to say this. When Marleau bolted to the Leafs, and DW said his decision was not money, I wondered.

When Tavares refused to agree to any contract term on a trade this past season, I thought okay, he wants the money. But when he accepted the low-ball offer, I cannot help but wonder if tampering and collusion was instigated by the Leafs. Both for Tavares and Marleau.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Joe Thornton is an elite superstar 1C. It's just that he's in the twilight of his career.

One measure I use for elite 1Cs is how many 100+ points seasons, plus how many times they knocked on the door (90+) in their career.

Jumbo has two 100+ seasons, plus knocked on the door twice.
H. Sedin has one 100+ season, plus knocked on the door once.
Stamkos has no 100+ season, but knocked on that door three times, one very strongly.
McDavid has two 100+ seasons out of three.
Crosby has 5 100+ seasons, and apparently he never knocks, just kicks the door open.
Malkin has 3 100+ seasons, and one knock.

Note that a Young Mackinnon has knocked strongly on that door this past season.

Constrast that to these guys that don't have 100+ seasons, and never knocked:
Jonathan Toews
John Tavares

Sure glad we didn't pay Tavares a long term contract at 13m+ AAV. But I got to say this. When Marleau bolted to the Leafs, and DW said his decision was not money, I wondered.

When Tavares refused to agree to any contract term on a trade this past season, I thought okay, he wants the money. But when he accepted the low-ball offer, I cannot help but wonder if tampering and collusion was instigated by the Leafs. Both for Tavares and Marleau.

Thornton used to be an elite 1C. While he could still be a solid player, he is nowhere near an elite 1C now. Using a 100+ point total from over 10 seasons ago is silly. Yes, he was a point per game player a few years ago, but I think that was a fluke.

 

[JeremyTB]

Thornton has 973 points in 961 games and a +172 as a Shark in 13 years. Pretty impressive to average over a PPG considering 8 of those 13 season was in his 30's.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Seeing a rookie wearing #12 would be both cringey but Oddly satisfying.

 

[Jaleel619]

If he recovers from his injury I expect him to have his most productive season in the latter of his career, the guy will have 9 months of rest and will be playing with Kane and Meier.

 

[Barrie22]

If he recovers from his injury I expect him to have his most productive season in the latter of his career, the guy will have 9 months of rest and will be playing with Kane and Meier.

So 90 points? Yeah that is not happening.