Alextricity 5 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I saw an article about the possibility, considering San Jose is suppposedly "rebuilding." Would you be interested? I'm not sure if I would be because it would probably require too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Topic moved to the rumor section in... 5 4 3 2 1 ... But seriously, link to article? Never going to happen by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Rumor mill? No. I have a feeling the price will be too high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Here's a link: http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/do-you-want-joe-thornton I would only be okay with this if we don't give up too much for him. Which I'm sure would be the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 The sharks would probably want Nyquist, Jurco, and a pick for him. I say no. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 kenny says yes thou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Franzen - Thornton - Cleary What a line! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,754 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I actually think Thornton would be good with Franzen. He's made worse wingers look WAY better. But I still don't like the idea of acquiring him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Jurco, Andersson, and a pick would be fine with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yztheman 29 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Hello everyone. First post, but I have been a lurker browsing this forums for the last few years. Wings fan since 1995. Many times I have been tempted to post and join but finally committed. One thing is I have issues all the time with this site and its ads on multiple computers at multiple places like work and home, etc. Really torques me off. I am a CS grad and A+ certified and been in comps since the 80s, don't like the format here, just my 2 cents. Back on topic, NO to thornton. We all know what we need, it's been said many times here. A top six forward that can score and fight (esp now that Bert is gone), and a top 4 D man with a RH shot that can play on the PP. That should be our top 2 priorities. I don't know who the forward is, I would hope we make a trade. I don't see Mantha being that guy so we need a trade. As for the RH D man, I think P. K. Subban would be an interesting choice. He's wanting a lot of money but he is young, a 5-6 year deal that is setup the right way (pref front loaded with annual amount decreasing over time) might work. He would grow with the kids so I think that part is a fit. Certainly a good PC choice, keyword diversity. May be good for marketing. (Even though I detest PC) Last year when Alfie came, I was hoping for Holland to make an impact trade that would get us near the cup. A guy gives that all up to come to you and you reward him with what, Cleary? To Holland's credit, he hasn't been awful, but TIME IS RUNNING OUT for dats and z, we can't afford to be a it's-business-as-usual team with a so-so mix of players just to be average, we need to win now, youth movement or not. If not, commit to the youth movement and trade them and rebuild. My opinion is we get those 2 priorities I mention, even if it isn't Subban, we compete for the cup. A bunch of declining veterans, UFA, RFA, or what, is not the answer. And the UFA market doesn't impress me this year anyway. Ok flame away lol. Just kiss me before you shaft me lol. Seriously though, I think the majority of you guys do a good job of breaking down the issues facing the team and look forward to talking with you here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 10 or so years ago I would have said ABSOLUTELY without a doubt, but now I would be more hesitant to make a deal like that given what would most likely be sent the other way to acquire him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Jurco, Andersson, and a pick would be fine with me One of our future big top six wingers? With the silkiest mitts weve seen since datsyuk got here.... You would give up For someone who's got maybe one or two decent years left? 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 If the price is right, I say absolutely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 One of our future big top six wingers? With the silkiest mitts weve seen since datsyuk got here.... You would give up For someone who's got maybe one or two decent years left? yup.......we need some size and grit. Let Helm, Abby, Tatar or Nyquist be a top six winger for the future. Like him or not, Thornton's size and veteran presence get noticed on the ice. I bet many teams would be focused on shutting him, Dats, or Z down and it gives the other youngsters a chance to make a play. Heck, put him on the third line and watch him light up everyone's lower roster players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Paul Statsny - -the man with the difficult name -- would be available for nothing but cash, he is also younger so I would prefer him. Giving Jurco for Thornton would be a huge mistake. Also keep in mind the guy has a no movement clause and I highly doubt he would waive it for another team entering the twilight and soon rebuildtime. Edited June 20, 2014 by frankgrimes 1 MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone. First post, but I have been a lurker browsing this forums for the last few years. Wings fan since 1995. Many times I have been tempted to post and join but finally committed. One thing is I have issues all the time with this site and its ads on multiple computers at multiple places like work and home, etc. Really torques me off. I am a CS grad and A+ certified and been in comps since the 80s, don't like the format here, just my 2 cents. Ok flame away lol. and look forward to talking with you here. Your username should be Dale Carnegie: (How to win friends and influence people). That's meant to be sarcastic, but actually, all that s*** with the site bugs me, too. "CLICKS" for the new guy. Edited June 20, 2014 by T.Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Jurco, Andersson, and a pick would be fine with meExcuse me, but I've already got Andersson packaged up (with Sedin friend Franzen) for Kesler, (to be on Datsyuk's wing). :-)It's going to have to be Tatar and Weiss and a pick. Kesler Datsyuk Nyquist Zetterberg Thornton Jurco Alfie Sheahan Pulkinen Miller Glenny Advilkader Helm/Callahan Kesler is a perfect fit. A complete player, awesome two way game, scores bucket loads of goals when he played on Sedin's wing. Not only will he damn near match any scoring forward out there for goals, he'll also provide a second Selkie force to our top line. Thornton is always voted top 5 Most Difficult to Play Against by his peers. Unbelievable how he can create time and space, and get the puck to wingers ready to score. He turns people into goal scorers. Hank will score 35 and Jurco would have more highlights than Hrtl. Add a top 2 Dman, and thats a Cup favorite roster. Anything less is a waste of Z and D's season. Edited June 20, 2014 by T.Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) We need size and grit, so let's trade away 15+ years of a big, skilled, (he played pretty damn gritty last year) top six winger for Joe Thornton. Who could be good with franzen, maybe, for possibly two years. Edited June 20, 2014 by jimmyemeryhunter 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Why do we need another center who doesn't score goals? Oh yeah, that's right, we don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yztheman 29 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Quote : " That's meant to be sarcastic, but actually, all that s*** with the site bugs me, too." Yeah I know kind of crappy way to introduce oneself slammin on basically a gift service actually meant that to be soft reproach of course Im grateful for the providers and opportunity to comingle here. I guess the frustration of seeing the opposite of what I was taught in coding (user friendliness) flung all over the web every day slipped out. My apologies. Also I wanted to add I was a partial ticket season holder for a couple of years with the "Trash" (Thrashers) as well as tv viewer. I bring this up because occasionally I see talk of Jets players. I am good with Kane, Jokinen, and Trouba. Slater was a heart and soul guy for the thrash and Thorburn did the enforcing. Wheeler has some flashes. On D Bogo seemed so so, Enstrom struggled at times. Lehtonen was a stud. And of course Heatley and Kovalchuk had their moments, scoring and getting them in the playoffs. Just what I remember. Edited June 20, 2014 by yztheman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted June 21, 2014 I don't think he's what they need. They have set up guys they need a shooter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted June 21, 2014 If this is a move that is made, I'm only mad about it if they don't go out and get a sniper as well.... that's the only way it works in my mind. What sniper? Not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted June 21, 2014 Please God no. Don't you all remember how AWESOME it was playing Joe Thornton in the playoffs? We could always count that he wouldn't show up. We do not need two Franzens on this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Maybe they'll trade Franzen for him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
