I think Thornton will end up being a great signing, he's definitely still got more in the tank, still an elite playmaker, high hockey iq, he'd be a perfect 3rd line center to solidify that unit in a way Kadri did yet less physical and more skill.
He'll be huge for your younger players who can learn from a legend, it'll only help Matthews game. Thornton is a legend, & the whole team will help from that experience.
He has experience in the playoffs and is a good character guy in the locker-room.
Anyone who laughs at the Bogosian signing doesn't know him like I do. He's actually a very solid #6 who can play well with a good decision-making partner.
Put him with an elite #1 and he's passable as a top 4 d-man.
Problem is he can be apt to make mistakes under pressure but playing him in the role he'll be will be huge. He won the cup, adds more composure and poise to the Leafs playoff time. AND he's one of the strongest/physical players there is which is very underrated, especially on a team wanting to be more physical.
I know that, if he's deployed, how he should be, he will make Leafs fans happy.
People #### on Vesey but honestly for a team like Toronto with a tight cap he's perfect, he didn't have enough skill to play with in Buffalo. He can probably score about 20 on Toronto with more skill to play with. He's not blazing fast or a huge play driver but he doesn't have to be.
He's solid defensively and seems to always make the right play.
If Vesey played with Marner for example I can see him get 25 goals at least.
If he has a natural complement on his line, that'll turn to be one of the best signings this year.
Yes, they're more depth signings, but depth is what wins championships.
Lots more playoff experience and more physical. Reasons for optimism and excitement.
Good job guys and good luck!
I think Leafs make it at least 2nd round this time and probably more.