kliq 3,755 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 Lets try to discuss a topic that doesnt get everyone fighting. What do you all think happens with Joe Thornton come deadline? Does he stay with SJ and retire? Does he get traded in an attempt to pull a Ray Bourque? Does he go back to Boston? He doesnt have the impact he used to have, but I think this will be an intriguing story come next Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, kliq said: Lets try to discuss a topic that doesnt get everyone fighting. What do you all think happens with Joe Thornton come deadline? Does he stay with SJ and retire? Does he get traded in an attempt to pull a Ray Bourque? Does he go back to Boston? He doesnt have the impact he used to have, but I think this will be an intriguing story come next Monday. As a Swiss, there is some chatter in my country. He is married with a Swiss woman whom he met while playing for Davos during the lockouts. Its her hometown. Word on the street is that he will finish his career in Switzerland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Spongewingredpants said: As a Swiss, there is some chatter in my country. He is married with a Swiss woman whom he met while playing for Davos during the lockouts. Its her hometown. Word on the street is that he will finish his career in Switzerland. And will probably choke in the playoffs in Switzerland. Honestly, unlike Bourque, he doesn't deserve to win the Cup. In his prime, he underperformed in the biggest moments. I hope no contender bothers to acquire him. 2 ChristopherReevesLegs and Learn2LuvIt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 He'll retire a Shark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learn2LuvIt 245 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, GMRwings1983 said: And will probably choke in the playoffs in Switzerland. Honestly, unlike Bourque, he doesn't deserve to win the Cup. In his prime, he underperformed in the biggest moments. I hope no contender bothers to acquire him. ha ha! Totally agree with you. Always a bit overrated. However, unfortunately, his size and experience alone would attract interest from a few playoff caliber teams at the right price AND if he'd be available. Big body, tons of experience and deep playoff experience, calming veteran influence, still above average passer of the puck, etc. Someone would want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Lucidi 450 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, Learn2LuvIt said: ha ha! Totally agree with you. Always a bit overrated. However, unfortunately, his size and experience alone would attract interest from a few playoff caliber teams at the right price AND if he'd be available. Big body, tons of experience and deep playoff experience, calming veteran influence, still above average passer of the puck, etc. Someone would want. I think Tampa might call for him on Monday. Wouldnt hurt to have him in case Kuch or Stamkos go down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 Gut feeling is that he stays in San Jose and retires.. wouldn't be surprised if a contender got him for some cheap depth though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 One of the things that made "Jumbo" so successful over his career was his size... Which is the same reason that Rasmussen is superior to Veleno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: One of the things that made "Jumbo" so successful over his career was his size... Which is the same reason that Rasmussen is superior to Veleno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
