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

[BSHH]

You're confusing Switzerland with Sweden

As a minimally off-topic, but serious aside: The African country of Swaziland officially changed its name to Eswatini. One of the reasons was not to be confused with Switzerland anymore. If Thornton plays hockey in Eswatini one day, absolutely no one could deny his love of the game...

Gruß,
BSHH

 

[Chimpradamus]

What the heck is Joe supposed to accomplish there? It's a big rink with much emphasis on skating and mobility in the game. And here comes old Jumbo Joe that is probably outskated by their janitor at this point. PP specialist?

On a side note, I remember alot of ignorant people had their minds blown when this happened in the World Cup in 2018:

 

[Ignatius]

I can't blame him, I would rather be in Switzerland than in North America right now especially if I had a Swiss wife.

 

[Drift]

It was mostly in the very early, "primitive" era. In one form or another, the Swiss league existed since 1909.

HC Davos won the championship 8 times from 1961 to now (last in 2015).

They won 23 times from 1926 to 1960. In those days, being in a colder region, like the canton (= state) of Graubünden (=where Davos is) is, was a significant advantage.
Think of this... Out of 34 seasons from 1926 to 1960, only 3 seasons saw a team from outside Graubünden win the championship. For 31 seasons, the winners were Davos (23), Arosa (7), St Moritz (1).

I hope this helps.

Extremely helpful, thank you!

 

[eramosat]

You're confusing Switzerland with Sweden

 

[Le Rosbeef]

What the heck is Joe supposed to accomplish there? It's a big rink with much emphasis on skating and mobility in the game. And here comes old Jumbo Joe that is probably outskated by their janitor at this point. PP specialist?

Who says he wants to accomplish anything? Guy has earned over $100m in his professional career from contracts alone. I suspect he's just living and enjoying his life a little!

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this will be the first time that he will be donning the "Tre Kronner"?

I think so. His Swedish wife will be proud.

 

[Laodongxi]

Not offended in the slightest lol. It’s just objectively not funny.

 

[Sauce12]

Without being an expert, I would easily trust the Swiss health care system over any other. The virus also seems to be much more widespread in the US than in Switzerland.

Gruß,
BSHH

Not sure about that. It is quite out of control in Switzerland.

 

[NyQuil]

Not sure about that. It is quite out of control in Switzerland.

Well, given that it's located partly above the Arctic circle, I can see why.

A lot of people indoors.

 

[Selyanin]

Well, given that it's located partly above the Arctic circle, I can see why.

A lot of people indoors.

Lol? It's about 3000km south of the arctic circle.

Edit. Nevermind just saw the Switzerland=Sweden jokes

 

[NyQuil]

Lol? It's about 3000km south of the arctic circle.

I thought we were talking about Switzerland.

 

[NyQuil]

On a side note, I remember alot of ignorant people had their minds blown when this happened in the World Cup in 2018.

Really? I just remember my mind falling asleep due to the style of play being exhibited.

 

[Schemp]

Aww how cute. They thought anyone actually gave a thought about Swaziland.

That being said, I still think Zaire and the Congo are two different countries even though they’re the same one.

It depends on which Congo you are talking about.

 

[MarkhamNHL]

Is HC Davos a Leafs affiliate?

I guess it is

 

[Oddbob]

Are HC Davos going to file tampering charges against the Leafs?

 

[CarlWising]

its also just not funny at all

No I get that since we’re making fun of your lack of education about Europe in North America.