Confirmed Signing with Link: Joe Thornton signs with HC Davos in Switzerland

[5cotland]

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[serp]

He hasn't played in such a long time this makes some sense . Also gives teams some view of how well he made it through all the time off before signing anywhere.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Makes sense. His wife's from Switzerland and he usually spends his summer there, no? Pretty sure Sharks fans know it better..

 

[Peasy]

Yeah hes currently in Switzerland so this wouldn't really be a shock.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Makes sense, he loves IKEA and drives a Volvo.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Is HC Davos a Leafs affiliate?

 

[13pacheco31]

Makes sense, he loves IKEA and drives a Volvo.

You're confusing Switzerland with Sweden

 

[voxel]

Makes sense, he loves IKEA and drives a Volvo.

And Swedish meatballs!

Oh wait...

 

[SML2]

At his age, you gotta keep it moving. Mall walking won't keep you in NHL shape.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

No craving to just sit on a beach and get fat yet??

 

[DFC]

Staying in shape. Hard not to like Joe Thornton.

 

[Techcoockie]

IKEA and drives a Volvo.

swedes or swiss?

 

[timmeh]

You're confusing Switzerland with Sweden

I’m fairly certain that was a joke

 

[Karl Eriksson]

swedes or swiss?

There is a difference?

 

[jd22]

Good for him. I expect we will see a number of NHL players play in Europe this year.

 

[Beville]

Is HC Davos a Leafs affiliate?

Cringe.

 

[13pacheco31]

I’m fairly certain that was a joke

Sure, it's just an odd joke to make with no context

 

[al secord]

Makes sense, he loves IKEA and drives a Volvo.

I heard he's also good friends with the Chef from the Muppets

 

[RJJ]

I know he isn't doing it for the money, it's more of a lifestyle choice for him at his age, he has made plenty of money in his long career. But, i'm surprised he is the first NHL'er of note to do so. With so many league minimum contracts being signed you would think a smart agent and player would have signed in Europe for more money, easier schedule and if they do well they can sign back in the NHL after the Euro season ends. Double dip if you will. They are currently playing and the NHL won't start for months. Perfect opportunity to double dip, I don't think there is a rule against it. I may be wrong.

 

[lakeshirts37]

Sure, it's just an odd joke to make with no context

its also just not funny at all

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

There is a difference?

Some key stereotype level differences that make it easier to keep track:

Switzerland: Central Europe - German, Italian and/or French language - one of the smallest surface countries in Europe - lots of high mountains - downhill skiing - yodeling - chocolate.

Sweden: Northern Europe - Swedish language - one of the biggest surface countries in Europe - not very mountainous, more rolling hills - cross country skiing - Volvo/IKEA - meatballs.

 

[barriers]

I know he isn't doing it for the money, it's more of a lifestyle choice for him at his age, he has made plenty of money in his long career. But, i'm surprised he is the first NHL'er of note to do so. With so many league minimum contracts being signed you would think a smart agent and player would have signed in Europe for more money, easier schedule and if they do well they can sign back in the NHL after the Euro season ends. Double dip if you will. They are currently playing and the NHL won't start for months. Perfect opportunity to double dip, I don't think there is a rule against it. I may be wrong.

My guess is that insuring top-talent players is a big hurdle for smaller European clubs.

 

[Fogelhund]

Yup, poster named Karl Eriksson has no idea that there is a difference between Sweden and Switzerland... Eriksson!!!!

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Makes sense, he loves IKEA and drives a Volvo.

Those are both Swedish ya good!
Hell Volvo's are as good as Chinese now.

Both have nothing to do with Switzerland.

I'm teaching you this because you made an ass of yourself here, don't make an ass of yourself out there!

 

[A1LeafNation]

NHL out clause?