Fire Disco.

Posted this in the last thread just as it died:

Thornton looking for three year deal, and undoubtedly Buffalo probably isn't on his radar, but...
With Gio, Franson, Dlo maybe Girgs and Gorges coming off. Would you try to blow his socks off with a 3year/6mil per deal? It would have to be a massive deal to have him even consider. That would give us Top-10 center depth

Posted this in the last thread just as it died:

Thornton looking for three year deal, and undoubtedly Buffalo probably isn't on his radar, but...
With Gio, Franson, Dlo maybe Girgs and Gorges coming off. Would you try to blow his socks off with a 3year/6mil per deal? It would have to be a massive deal to have him even consider. That would give us Top-10 center depth
- jcragcrumple

I'd do it.....but there were some on here who complained about the pricetag for stamkos......as if money were any option when u have the chance to get stamkos on your team

so far it ain't working.. he has been playing hard and seems capable of carrying possession and forechecking.. but he can't score and i think that matter more
- IndianaSabresFan

Agreed. Nobody got a longer chance to get right with good players than he did.

Posted this in the last thread just as it died:

Thornton looking for three year deal, and undoubtedly Buffalo probably isn't on his radar, but...
With Gio, Franson, Dlo maybe Girgs and Gorges coming off. Would you try to blow his socks off with a 3year/6mil per deal? It would have to be a massive deal to have him even consider. That would give us Top-10 center depth
- jcragcrumple

I'd do 6.5

edit: after looking at his stats this season, maybe not

Fire Disco.
- feetontheair22

This is a good opinion.

Agreed. Nobody got a longer chance to get right with good players than he did.
- Hatboro_Swords

If that is what he is doing, why not have him ride on Eichel's wing then?
Jack's been dishing nicely

Posted this in the last thread just as it died:

Thornton looking for three year deal, and undoubtedly Buffalo probably isn't on his radar, but...
With Gio, Franson, Dlo maybe Girgs and Gorges coming off. Would you try to blow his socks off with a 3year/6mil per deal? It would have to be a massive deal to have him even consider. That would give us Top-10 center depth
- jcragcrumple

the question is would you move your family out of a gorgeous place to make 1 million more and not be a Stanley Cup contender?

Posted this in the last thread just as it died:

Thornton looking for three year deal, and undoubtedly Buffalo probably isn't on his radar, but...
With Gio, Franson, Dlo maybe Girgs and Gorges coming off. Would you try to blow his socks off with a 3year/6mil per deal? It would have to be a massive deal to have him even consider. That would give us Top-10 center depth
- jcragcrumple

i wonder how many years he has left..

I'd do it.....but there were some on here who complained about the pricetag for stamkos......as if money were any option when u have the chance to get stamkos on your team
- feetontheair22

To be fair, a 6 mil over 3 years contract and a 12 mil over 8 years contract aren't exactly the same thing.

*EDIT* I would also do that deal.

i wonder how many years he has left..
- IndianaSabresFan

2 or 3

the question is would you move your family out of a gorgeous place to make 1 million more and not be a Stanley Cup contender?
- GERBE!!!75PTS

it would be 3 million probably, 1 mil per year. and why does your family HAVE to move?

Posted this in the last thread just as it died:

Thornton looking for three year deal, and undoubtedly Buffalo probably isn't on his radar, but...
With Gio, Franson, Dlo maybe Girgs and Gorges coming off. Would you try to blow his socks off with a 3year/6mil per deal? It would have to be a massive deal to have him even consider. That would give us Top-10 center depth
- jcragcrumple

Man that's a lot for a guy that is turning 38 before next season starts...

Sure he played lights out last year but look at his production this year...Risto has 1 more goal than him and the same amount of points.

I wouldn't do 3 years maybe 2...

I'll say it. Eichel with Foligno and Gionta is disgusting. What the flying (frank)? I hate Bylsma, so very much.

Thornton is a pure play maker, 2 goals this year.

We already have the assist guys if you're going to spend 6 mil or more spend it on someone that can score....and isn't quite as old.

I'm not seeing the linkage, but OK...go with it.
- IonSabres

There was a whole conversation over the weekend about how we should worry that we would lose Peterson and not be able to sign him to an ELC.

The thinking was that Murray is committed to Lehner as the #1, and will never change his mind, because Murray never changes his mind about the players he drafts. Therefore, because Murray would never really give Peterson a chance, he would go Vessey and sign someplace else as a FA.

The grant episode today tends to disprove the thought that Murray never changes his mind about the players he drafts.

Thornton is a pure play maker, 2 goals this year.

We already have the assist guys if you're going to spend 6 mil or more spend it on someone that can score....and isn't quite as old.
- Sabresfan-365

This

There was a whole conversation over the weekend about how we should worry that we would lose Peterson and not be able to sign him to an ELC.

The thinking was that Murray is committed to Lehner as the #1, and will never change his mind, because Murray never changes his mind about the players he drafts. Therefore, because Murray would never really give Peterson a chance, he would go Vessey and sign someplace else as a FA.

The grant episode today tends to disprove the thought that Murray never changes his mind about the players he drafts.
- Der Kaiser

except he didnt draft or give up a 1st for him? its apples and oranges. When he moves bogosian for a 5th then i will buy into that.


I know I know "jesus christ"

the question is would you move your family out of a gorgeous place to make 1 million more and not be a Stanley Cup contender?
- GERBE!!!75PTS

My guess is they will offer 2 for $10 or 3 for 12. My guess is he wants security. Otherwise, I would pay him on a one year deal whatever he wants

Thornton is a pure play maker, 2 goals this year.

We already have the assist guys if you're going to spend 6 mil or more spend it on someone that can score....and isn't quite as old.
- Sabresfan-365

how about radulov?

Posted this in the last thread just as it died:

Thornton looking for three year deal, and undoubtedly Buffalo probably isn't on his radar, but...
With Gio, Franson, Dlo maybe Girgs and Gorges coming off. Would you try to blow his socks off with a 3year/6mil per deal? It would have to be a massive deal to have him even consider. That would give us Top-10 center depth
- jcragcrumple

do we need that much depth at center with that expense though?
I'm more in favor of getting a sniper on the left, and right for that matter...especially if Rhino stays at center.
ROR, Eichel, Rhino, Girgenson, Larson ... that's 5 there.

I'm really hoping that Ennis can finally get his game back on track and be one of the socring wingers so deserately needed here

I'll say it. Eichel with Foligno and Gionta is disgusting. What the flying (frank)? I hate Bylsma, so very much.
- Khmylev

He did say he will double shift Samson with him

Foligno Eichel Reinhart

how about radulov?
- IndianaSabresFan

certainly a better target although you wonder if the team that signs him ends up with semin 2.0

Man that's a lot for a guy that is turning 38 before next season starts...

Sure he played lights out last year but look at his production this year...Risto has 1 more goal than him and the same amount of points.

I wouldn't do 3 years maybe 2...
- Stripes77

Yeah that's the conundrum. You would have to give the years to get him. I still think I would. You could throw looks with Eichel on his wing

it would be 3 million probably, 1 mil per year. and why does your family HAVE to move?
- IndianaSabresFan

of course I don't have a family but wouldn't he want his family to come?

I think you would want close to Six Million or 7 (UFA )

Hometown discount for the Sharks 5m