isbister 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Scott Thorton for the LA Kings would be a good deadline pick up for us. I don't think it would take too much to get him but then again I could be wrong. Scott skates decent for a big guy and could help our playoff roster with his grit. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) Wouldn't give up anything but a low prospect or a pick for him. But, he is a tough guy and doesn't back down. He can fight and he is a grinder. Would be a good pick up if cheap, but we can do better I think. Would only replace Downey or Drake and we need a scorer. And replacing Downey would ruffle a lot of feathers in FanLand after the Parros fight. Edited February 12, 2008 by Wings_Dynasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Scott Thorton for the LA Kings would be a good deadline pick up for us. I don't think it would take too much to get him but then again I could be wrong. Scott skates decent for a big guy and could help our playoff roster with his grit. Thoughts? Who would he replace? Where would he fit in? We'd need to take a scorer of the line in order to get him in there. He'd get us nowhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Scott Thornton is a dinosaur. There are plenty of other guys that can fill that role in a better way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 I think we will be looking Defence if we do make a trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Not a bad idea at all....I had forgotten about Thornton. Better than Drake or Kopecky (or McCarty) at least, and since we know they wouldnt play Downey in the playoffs it would definitely give them a good bit of toughness that can play. Also would cost next to nothing, and is a UFA after the year. For the 4th line, i dont see why not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Holland said he was looking for size and Thorton does provide it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Holland said he was looking for size and Thorton does provide it Are you sure you heard that right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Scott Thornton is a dinosaur. There are plenty of other guys that can fill that role in a better way. So Dallas Drake isn't a dinosaur? I'd love to have Thornton here. He's better than some of the guys we have now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Are you sure you heard that right? He might have meant some undrafted small euro called Cize or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 So Dallas Drake isn't a dinosaur? I'd love to have Thornton here. He's better than some of the guys we have now. Hehe, I guess that's true. I can't believe I forgot about that, because I've called Drake out on numerous occasions this season as being a dinosaur. I used to be a Thornton fan, but he hasn't done much lately. Then again, when you consider the current guys on the 4th line the Wings have, I guess he would be an upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Scott Thornton is a dinosaur. There are plenty of other guys that can fill that role in a better way. He wouldnt be my first choice Kp, as i'd rather a Chris Gratton obviously, but look at in the sense that he's better as well as alot tougher than Drake and Kopecky. Plus, it would give us 2 guys whove beaten George Parros this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isbister 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 He would be an upgrade for Drake for sure, plus he can fight. I don't think we need 4 scoring lines to win the cup, we gotta get bigger and have more protection. I love Downey and respect the hell outta him for the Parros fight, but lets be honest he isn't going to get any playoff time unless injuries occur. Kings are going to make deals, this is who we need imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Take him for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 He wouldnt be my first choice Kp, as i'd rather a Chris Gratton obviously, but look at in the sense that he's better as well as alot tougher than Drake and Kopecky. Plus, it would give us 2 guys whove beaten George Parros this year That's who I was looking at as well. Gratton is such a logical option, because he can score points, and that seems to be the selling point with Wings management. Thornton wouldn't be a terrible choice, as if Holland actually got him, I wouldn't be against the move. I'd just rather have someone like Gratton first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Has there been one confirmed rumor of Gratton going to Detroit, or is it just LGW banter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isbister 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 That's who I was looking at as well. Gratton is such a logical option, because he can score points, and that seems to be the selling point with Wings management. Thornton wouldn't be a terrible choice, as if Holland actually got him, I wouldn't be against the move. I'd just rather have someone like Gratton first. I'd flippin love to get Gratton. Is Ottawa trying to deal him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Its all LGW banter GMR at this point....unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 I'd flippin love to get Gratton. Is Ottawa trying to deal him? Ottawa has Brian McGrattan, we're talking about Chris Gratton on TB. But for the record, i'd love both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Its all LGW banter GMR at this point....unfortunately. Kind of like me constantly preaching about McGrattan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isbister 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Ottawa has Brian McGrattan, we're talking about Chris Gratton on TB. But for the record, i'd love both I know I must be on crack because I caught it when I read my post. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Id rather have a youthful guy tbh. Upshall would be naise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) The Flyers would be crazy to get rid of Upshall. The guy has loads of offensive potential, is a great checker, can kill penalties (hear that Holland??!!), fights when he has to, and he's becoming one of the bigger trash talkers in the game. He's like Sean Avery, except not quite as brass. Edited February 12, 2008 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 12, 2008 So Dallas Drake isn't a dinosaur? Yes, but he's a dinosaur with leadership capability, and to boot he's a dinosaur whom we don't need to give anyone up for. We already have him. Thornton? He's not a leader and we'd need to trade something to get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Yes, but he's a dinosaur with leadership capability, and to boot he's a dinosaur whom we don't need to give anyone up for. We already have him. Thornton? He's not a leader and we'd need to trade something to get him. how did you come to the conclusion that Drake has leadership abilities to offer and Scott Thornton does not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
