Confirmed Signing with Link: [SJS] Joe Thornton re-signs with Sharks (1 year, $5M)

[Koivu11]

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[BStinson]

Welcome back Big Joe

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[howkie]

Good news for NHL

 

[Stormcrow]

Power beard returns!!!

 

[ottomaddox]

LOOOL at these NHL craft beards.

 

[Stammertime91]

At least San Jose still got a JT.

#JTKnockOffBros

 

[NYR94]

LOOOL at these NHL craft beards.

 

[habamillions]

Im cheering for the sharks to win the cup. Thornton deserves one

 

[oilsands]

And it's his 39th birthday today.

1427 points in 1493 NHL games, what a legend. First round hall of famer, class act, and great sense of humour. If I had to pick a player to spend a year with on a deserted island it'd be Jumbo Joe.

 

[sens13]

just curious. why does this guy always sign under market. I mean he is elite. through his 30's he's been a ppg player.

 

[CapSpace]

You guys need Pacioretty.

 

[ottomaddox]

this is not my real life picture.

 

[SjMilhouse]

just curious. why does this guy always sign under market. I mean he is elite. through his 30's he's been a ppg player.

Loves the team, loves the area, loves ownership. He wants to win and is willing to take a discount to ensure the team has cap to sign players we need. He cares more about winning than money

 

[MeowLeafs]

Nice deal. Quite a bit below market value.

 

[Mr. Met]

Kinda crazy when 5 million dollars is considered below market value.

Imagine making 5 million dollars playing hockey

 

[Flukeshot]

I wonder how low he was willing to go if they had signed Tavares. I feel like if it took 1yr $1m to make that happen he would.

 

[Tripod]

As a Flyers fan, I would have offered 8 million from us. But I know he wants to stay in SJ and try and win.

 

[fasterthanlight]

just curious. why does this guy always sign under market. I mean he is elite. through his 30's he's been a ppg player.

Because it allows for more cap for additional talent. Sharks have consistently been in the playoffs at least partially because of team friendly contacts

 

[Slyfox]

Cheap. Great deal.

 

[johnjm22]

I guess he's not interested in winning a SC.

At least Marleau is trying.

 

[do0glas]

Just point out to the haters

Tavares. 319 gp--309 pts--.95 ppg
Jumbo. 236 gp--233 pts--.98 ppg

Id look at possession numbers but jumbo has been one of the best.

Would i take 91? Yes, because of longevity and hes close enough tp ppg to be one of the best in the league. But jumbo at 5 mill will have a similar impact this year as long as the knee is fairly healthy.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Term is longer than I would have liked but good deal

 

[McDrailers]

Kinda crazy when 5 million dollars is considered below market value.

Imagine making 5 million dollars playing hockey

I usually look at the NBA for that. That leagues salarys in terms of 6th 7th men making 10s of millions is crazy.

Good signing. Love big Joe. This WILL be the year he scores 4 in a game.

 

[Roshi]

Thornton would really deserve a cup with the Sharks. Impossible to not respect the guy.

Rare sort and a true captain.