Confirmed with Link: Joe Thornton to Leafs [1yr/700k]

[DaWatcher]

Are you familiar with math?

I am, but instead of being a passive aggressive jerk just explain your point so I can agree or disagree with it.

 

[LeafChief]

I wonder what sounds better. Thornton for $700k or playing guys like Par Lindholm and Nick Shore.

Some people can't wrap their heads around the fact that Thornton isn't a superstar anymore but is still a good, serviceable player.

Remember the speed on Lindholm and Shore? Blazing am I right?

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

This solidifies to me that Dubas has no vision.

Shouldn’t it really solidify that the leafs recognise they need leadership in the room?

and that at $700,000 who really gives a f***?

Jesus.

 

[ToneDog]

Lou would never sign a player older than himself

 

[Mafoofoo]

You guys better win a cup for Jumbo

 

[kb]

This move 100% closed our window shut, there's no coming back from 1x700k. We're probably gonna have to pay someone just to dump Mikheyev and Dermott now.

Hahahaha! Well played.

Oh my....I....don't understand that post - at all. Like it makes zero sense. I would stay quiet before looking that......well.....

God I need to get off here before I lose all hope for intelligent life forms.

 

[LeafChief]

I am, but instead of being a passive aggressive jerk just explain your point so I can agree or disagree with it.

Instead of starting your post with calling people cheerleaders and following it up with an unintelligent comment, do some research?

 

[Thornbury]

This signing speaks volumes to how badly Keefe and Dubas think our locker room, and specifically our younger players, need an outspoken veteran voice to call them out for lack of give a crap.
I agree. I think this is largely to help shift the team culture. It will ko longer be Mitch and Austin's team. They'll have some serious hockey leadership to answer to.
We'll see how this goes.......

 

[slimbob8]

All these old guy signings remind me of the 2004 Leafs. So many big names. The big difference between that team and this team though is that the 2004 Leafs were a very old team overall and needed the old guys to be a big part of the team.

The 2021 Leafs main core is just hitting their primes and all these old guys are just there as role players coming in at basically the league minimum. I like it a lot. If it doesn't work out then you just cut them loose at that salary. There's absolutely no downside to this.

 

[Morgs]

 

[DaWatcher]

Jesus, I didn't know Thornton's contract had zero impact on the cap. My apologies.

 

[AllDay28]

.44ppg last season on an awful team and ppl are complaining cause he makes 700k??? Amazing... just...amazing

 

[DarkKnight]

Do you think move reflects some concern with Kerfoot at 3C?

 

[Cor]

 

[Macallan18]

Clearly the leafs want to sell more merchandise. You can get a Thornton sweater, a Spezza sweater, a Simmonds sweater, Nieuwendyk, Nolan, Lindros, maybe we can get Gretzky for a game or two.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Love that the reactions to this are either happy or Fire Dubas

 

[Buds17]

They tried to sign him at the same time as Marleau IIRC. Better late than never! As it was with Spezza, it will be interesting to see him don the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

 

[DaWatcher]

And my hopes for intelligent posts fades further....

Some fans share different philosophies on how the team we cheer for should be built.

Can you see Texas from up there?

 

[kb]

Jesus, I didn't know Thornton's contract had zero impact on the cap. My apologies.

It only impacts if he's on the team. And it doesn't take away from anyone else. It's literally the cheapest you could possibly sign a player for.

So yes, zero cap impact.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Jesus, I didn't know Thornton's contract had zero impact on the cap. My apologies.

It's literally the minimum.

 

[ottomaddox]

I can't believe I'm reading this.

Anyway, I hope Leaf Fans temper their expectations. So many think that Jimmy Vesey is on the verge of carrying this team on his back. Can you imagine what type of statue they are going to be carving for Joe.?!

 

[as Pure as Evil]

its 700k for a vet presence instead of 6+ mil which is what we should have done to begin with instead of signing a guy in his twilight to a 3 year deal.

guy is still a great passer and solid depth. how can anyone complain about this

 

[Notsince67]

I'm thinking that Marner left 700K too much on the table

 

[MattySnipes]

All these old guy signings remind me of the 2004 Leafs. So many big names. The big difference between that team and this team though is that the 2004 Leafs were a very old team overall and needed the old guys to be a big part of the team.

The 2021 Leafs main core is just hitting their primes and all these old guys are just there as role players coming in at basically the league minimum. I like it a lot. If it doesn't work out then you just cut them loose at that salary. There's absolutely no downside to this.

Look, a fan that uses his brain.

 

[Subway Schenn]

I can't believe I'm reading this.

Anyway, I hope Leaf Fans temper their expectations. So many think that Jimmy Vesey is on the verge of carrying this team on his back. Can you imagine what type of statue they are going to be carving for Joe.?!

Really, who?