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

[Vancouver Canucks]

Well yeah, Thornton is one of the best playmakers of all time. Possibly the most under the radar superstars of the last few decades too. The guy will end up being 14th in points overall by the end of next year and he's barely talked about. If he played in Montreal or Toronto people would never shut up about him.

I'm glad he's not.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I'm glad he's not.

And never will. They don't sign or trade for natural centers so there's nothing to worry about.

 

[Dynamite Time]

Never thought for a second that he’d pull a Marleau. He’s going to finish his career in San Jose, and he don’t care who cry about it.

Hasn’t won the Cup (yet), whatever, he’s just fine with what he has accomplished in the NHL. One of the top gentleman in the league to his team, fans and the game.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Never thought for a second that he’d pull a Marleau. He’s going to finish his career in San Jose, and he don’t care who cry about it.

Hasn’t won the Cup (yet), whatever, he’s just fine with what he has accomplished in the NHL. One of the top gentleman in the league to his team, fans and the game.

He has had issues.

 

[Dynamite Time]

Haven’t we all.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

73 points in 7 games? Unfortunately he will have to play a 22nd year.

I would say there is a less than 5% chance that he scores 73 points, but I wouldn’t completely rule it out as impossible. He was on a 63 point pace before his injury and he was trending upwards in his performance as well. It’s quite possible that being well rested will allow him to return and perform at an elite level once more. It’s highly unlikely, but it’s not something you can rule out.

 

[Dynamite Time]

Just saying though what an awesome guy to respect a team and city that gave it to him.

 

[Grub]

Jumbo Joe and Marleau must be the oldest players playing now right? Even the Sedins were 1 year younger.

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

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.

Joe already looks like he has spent a few years there.

 

[pheasant]

No surprise that he is staying in San Jose. This thread has very few posts because everyone knew he'd re-sign.

 

[lucky0slevin]

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

At least Marleau is trying.

Marleau joined a young building team that had no chance at the cup . Now they have Tavares and still have no chance with those dmen

 

[ffh]

1 year and 5 million to much. his knees are shot. to much for a 3/4 center.

 

[LyGuy]

What?

Thornton: 65 + 82 + 50 + 36 / 78 + 82 + 79 + 47 = 0.867

Tavares: 86 + 70 + 66 + 84/82 + 78 + 77 + 84 = 0.959

Your numbers look off.

Actually Joe's numbers is even lower it's 0.81 check your calc again lol but yeah definitely not 0.98 in the last 4 seasons like the original poster said.
Tavares' 0.95 is correct.

5mil is a good deal for those numbers though

 

[Furious George]

Jumbo Joe and Marleau must be the oldest players playing now right? Even the Sedins were 1 year younger.

Marleau is 38, Jumbo just turned 39 yesterday, but Matt Cullen will turn 42! in November.

 

[SabresSharks]

...
This is what happens when both the player and the organization are smart and respect each other.

Joe and Doug Wilson have butted heads before. I'm happy they're both professional enough to have gotten over that. Pettiness too often rules the day.

 

[jetsforever]

Hope he keeps coming back every year

 

[Satastic]

I wouldn’t go and say he’s shot or done from his injury until he plays
He very may have well regressed from it, but we won’t know until he’s on the ice

His game has never relied on speed to begin with

 

[SabresSharks]

I would say there is a less than 5% chance that he scores 73 points, but I wouldn’t completely rule it out as impossible. He was on a 63 point pace before his injury and he was trending upwards in his performance as well. It’s quite possible that being well rested will allow him to return and perform at an elite level once more. It’s highly unlikely, but it’s not something you can rule out.

I thought Teemu was done after his 16-goal season in Colorado. Then he comes "roaring back" with Anaheim following a full year of lockout-imposed rest. He was 4 years younger then than Joe is now, however.

It all depends on his rehab. I was so happy he didn't play during the playoffs. That could have ruined a veteran player we all believe can still contribute to the team's success.

I'd be pleased with 50 points this season, and ecstatic with 60+.

 

[Deen]

Thinking he stumbles out of the gate and ends up with around 30 points this year and ultimately retires. The game is just too fast for him in my opinion, but I hope I am wrong.

 

[CraigsList]

Mad respect for Thornton. Was willing to take a pay cut if Tavares came. Since Tavares didn't, he signed a 1 year deal to basically use up the cap for only this year. Smart move.

 

[Nick Hansen]

0.96 PPG in close to 1500 games is insanely impressive these days.

 

[SabresSharks]

Thinking he stumbles out of the gate and ends up with around 30 points this year and ultimately retires. The game is just too fast for him in my opinion, but I hope I am wrong.

Maybe, but Joe's game is much more about possession, puck protection, vision, cycling, finding the open man, hockey sense, positioning, reach, etc. than speed. Regardless, he's hardly a tortoise out there.

I worry more about his rehab at his age than his age specifically. Two knee injuries in less then 2 years is no joke at 39.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

Oddly enough, this is not a Leafs or an Islanders thread. It is a Joe Thornton/San Jose thread. Look up. It says so right in the title. Let's keep it that way please.

Thank you.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Thinking he stumbles out of the gate and ends up with around 30 points this year and ultimately retires. The game is just too fast for him in my opinion, but I hope I am wrong.

Thornton's probably going to come out of the gate on fire since he'll finally be fully healthy and looking to prove himself once more.

 

[Deen]

I worry more about his rehab at his age than his age specifically. Two knee injuries in less then 2 years is no joke at 39.

That is basically what I am drawing my opinion from.