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

[bonzaibondra12]

When one of your all time franchise players walks to play with a bunch of kids on an ELC? Really?

And that's before JT.

Extending a polite invitation back to reality.

Will be great when the Leafs still don’t make the playoffs

 

[JeremyTB]

When one of your all time franchise players walks to play with a bunch of kids on an ELC? Really?

And that's before JT.

Extending a polite invitation back to reality.

And Joe Thornton who is much better than Marleau decided to stay so what's your point? And once again Marleau chose Toronto because they were the only team to offer him 3 years. Leaf fans act like there was some big bidding war for Marleau's services.

 

[Acetylene]

Glad to see Jumbo play another season! One of my all-time fav. players.

 

[connormcmuffin]

And Joe Thornton who is much better than Marleau decided to stay so what's your point? And once again Marleau chose Toronto because they were the only team to offer him 3 years. Leaf fans act like there was some big bidding war for Marleau's services.

If Marner went to San Jose and Matthews decided to stay I wouldn't brag about it.

Leafs are doing fine attracting UFAs, SJ? Not so much

 

[connormcmuffin]

Will be great when the Leafs still don’t make the playoffs

What if we can the playoffs for 15 seasons in a row and nothing to show for it?

 

[JeremyTB]

If Marner went to San Jose and Matthews decided to stay I wouldn't brag about it.

Leafs are doing fine attracting UFAs, SJ? Not so much

If The Sharks matched the Leafs offer, he would still be a Shark. The Sharks weren't interested. Like I said before he became very low on the totum pole in San Jose.

 

[Mattb124]

When one of your all time franchise players walks to play with a bunch of kids on an ELC? Really?

And that's before JT.

Extending a polite invitation back to reality.

Marleau chased the 3rd year in the contract - ergo, the money. Let's not kid ourselves. The Leaf's cup window won't open until after he is gone, especially if the expectation is that he is traded after this year.

 

[SnarkAttack]

What if we can the playoffs for 15 seasons in a row and nothing to show for it?

Then you will have watched entertaining hockey played at a high level for 15 years. Only one team can win each year. The Sharks were never the bet team, and they never have had a goalie take over the playoffs. Therefore, they probably shouldn't have even won one.

I'd rather watch that than win once in 15 years and not make the playoffs any other year.

 

[Rob Brown]

Will be great when the Leafs still don’t make the playoffs

Okay!

 

[connormcmuffin]

Then you will have watched entertaining hockey played at a high level for 15 years. Only one team can win each year. The Sharks were never the bet team, and they never have had a goalie take over the playoffs. Therefore, they probably shouldn't have even won one.

I'd rather watch that than win once in 15 years and not make the playoffs any other year.

How is that relevant? We're comparing the emerging Leafs core to the dinosaurs of mediocrity of San Jose

 

[bonzaibondra12]

What if we can the playoffs for 15 seasons in a row and nothing to show for it?

Better than almost never going to the playoffs and nothing to show for it in a century

I haven’t seen Leafs fans this cocky since they got Kessel and still sucked.

 

[Powinkle]

How is that relevant? We're comparing the emerging Leafs core to the dinosaurs of mediocrity of San Jose

A leafs core that hasn't won anything yet, not even a 1st round series. Why is this so hard to grasp. The only thing they've won recently is the draft lottery.

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Lol in typical HF fashion, every thread is about the Leafs, even when it has nothing to do with them.

 

[hohosaregood]

Jumbo bleeds teal in a way few franchise players ever do. Love him.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

The idea that Marleau would be a 4th liner in San Jose is asinine. You can make your arguments without going to absurd lengths.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

If Marner went to San Jose and Matthews decided to stay I wouldn't brag about it.

Leafs are doing fine attracting UFAs, SJ? Not so much

Leafs are also good at either missing the playoffs or losing in round 1. SJ? Not so much.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Lol in typical HF fashion, every thread is about the Leafs, even when it has nothing to do with them.

It will just make it that much sweeter to rub in their faces after they lose to Boston again in rd 1.

 

[Cotton]

Leafs are also good at either missing the playoffs or losing in round 1. SJ? Not so much.

But it doesnt matter, lol, neither have won anything.

 

[wabagee]

But it doesnt matter, lol, neither have won anything.

If you two don’t stop I’m turning this car around to Winnipeg!

 

[NorthernShark]

Wong thread, guess I clicked on the Marleau to TOR thread.