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
The causal fans would be so pissed haha
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.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.
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.
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?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.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.
given your username, i'd imagine a 3rd Thornton is one that appears in your dreamYeah, 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.
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.
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.