He'll be ready to play start October.

FFS guys don't want to sign Thornton bc 'it would hamper Kapanen's development'...
really??
Marner and Thornton on one line would be a superb hockey line - fun to watch + very productive.
- MaximusAurelius

It would be fun watch Joe slowing marner and the rest of the line down?
Joe is not happening. Imo

Tartar sauce is some weird poop that Southerners eat, and having it with malt vinegar is always implied
- lumlums

What's your favorite haddock cod halibut pollack?... and no not roman! back home cods the most popular is it not?

everyone just stop

What's your favorite haddock cod halibut pollack?... and no not roman! back home cods the most popular is it not?
- MR.Hunter

Halibut and its not even close

1. He is old...so is Jagr
2. Thornton has been "slow" his entire career and even in this "terrible" season he produced like a top-tier centre line centre.
3. Injured? Yes. Most of the time people recover from injuries though.
4. He's better at a lot of things than JVR and this should come down to Bozak vs Jumbo, not JVR vs Jumbo.
5. True, but this is a hypothetical.
6. There are many reasons. He's still one of the best defensive centres in the game. He's better than Bozak and takes him off the PP.
- AdamFrench

Adam French gets it.

Jumbo Joe is awesome.

stop saying Cody Franson!

I still can't believe the Sens took Phaneuf's contract. Nothing retained. Lol @ Sens.
- Zezel

Excuse #1: he plays big minutes against top line players. He isn't actually a top pairing defenseman, it's not his fault.

Real life example: Jimmy is not good at reading. At the current age of 7, Jimmy's parents spend hours with him every night trying to get him to read a book meant for 3 year olds.

Jimmy is a cat.

Adam French gets it.

Jumbo Joe is awesome.
- Scabeh

why don't you just MARRY him

Jim Matheson @NHLbyMatty
Dave Semenko who always joked he looking out for No.1 Wayne Gretzky, has passed away after a battle with cancer



- Fruitcakenipple

Oh poop, that sucks. There'll be lots of sad oilers fans here in the city today

John Shannon @JSportsnet
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Semenko was admitted to hospital just two weeks ago,diagnosed with liver & pancreatic cancer,passed away with friends and family present.


John Shannon @JSportsnet
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Semenko , who certainly knew his role in the game, always spoke so proudly of being the man who scored the final goal in the WHA.

I don't see nationality or race.

You nationalist.
- DamnBrasKiss

Dave Semenko passed away today

1. He is old...so is Jagr
2. Thornton has been "slow" his entire career and even in this "terrible" season he produced like a top-tier centre line centre.
3. Injured? Yes. Most of the time people recover from injuries though.
4. He's better at a lot of things than JVR and this should come down to Bozak vs Jumbo, not JVR vs Jumbo.
5. True, but this is a hypothetical.
6. There are many reasons. He's still one of the best defensive centres in the game. He's better than Bozak and takes him off the PP.
- AdamFrench

There ya go max!

why don't you just MARRY him
- twiztedmike

Oh don't rub it in. I tried.

He said no.

stop saying Cody Franson!
- 1979AD

It would be fun watch Joe slowing marner and the rest of the line down?
Joe is not happening. Imo
- Fakepartofme

They say getzlaf is slow too. These guys still control the game and bring it to their level. I wouldn't be to concerned with his speed unless the knee injury severely limits his mobility.

1. He is old...so is Jagr
2. Thornton has been "slow" his entire career and even in this "terrible" season he produced like a top-tier centre line centre.
3. Injured? Yes. Most of the time people recover from injuries though.
4. He's better at a lot of things than JVR and this should come down to Bozak vs Jumbo, not JVR vs Jumbo.
5. True, but this is a hypothetical.
6. There are many reasons. He's still one of the best defensive centres in the game. He's better than Bozak and takes him off the PP.
- AdamFrench

1. Suck it
2. Repeat Step 1
3. Loop

John Shannon @JSportsnet
52s
Semenko was admitted to hospital just two weeks ago,diagnosed with liver & pancreatic cancer,passed away with friends and family present.


John Shannon @JSportsnet
37s
Semenko , who certainly knew his role in the game, always spoke so proudly of being the man who scored the final goal in the WHA.
- Fruitcakenipple

Dam

What's your favorite haddock cod halibut pollack?... and no not roman! back home cods the most popular is it not?
- MR.Hunter

Halibut is the Porterhouse steak of fish

Malt vinegar is def a bonus

1. He is old...so is Jagr
2. Thornton has been "slow" his entire career and even in this "terrible" season he produced like a top-tier centre line centre.
3. Injured? Yes. Most of the time people recover from injuries though.
4. He's better at a lot of things than JVR and this should come down to Bozak vs Jumbo, not JVR vs Jumbo.
5. True, but this is a hypothetical.
6. There are many reasons. He's still one of the best defensive centres in the game. He's better than Bozak and takes him off the PP.
- AdamFrench

Joe has great play making abilities...no doubt.
He got 50 pts this past season, Bozak 55....so if Joe produced like a top tier center, than what do we say about Bozaks production?
Yes Joe has been slow his entire career......now he's even slower and our kids are some of the fastest in the game.
Plus his beard wont work in Toronto. Enough said.

With McD signing his 13.2 per contract.....how does this affect Donaldson's extension with the Jays?

1. Suck it
2. Repeat Step 1
3. Loop
- RickJames77

John Shannon @JSportsnet
52s
Semenko was admitted to hospital just two weeks ago,diagnosed with liver & pancreatic cancer,passed away with friends and family present.


John Shannon @JSportsnet
37s
Semenko , who certainly knew his role in the game, always spoke so proudly of being the man who scored the final goal in the WHA.
- Fruitcakenipple

I didn't know who he was (bit before my time), but that is sad

Imagine going to the hospital and being told you have weeks. Hopefully we all avoid that

Joe has great play making abilities...no doubt.
He got 50 pts this past season, Bozak 55....so if Joe produced like a top tier center, than what do we say about Bozaks production?
Yes Joe has been slow his entire career......now he's even slower and our kids are some of the fastest in the game.
Plus his beard wont work in Toronto. Enough said.

With McD signing his 13.2 per contract.....how does this affect Donaldson's extension with the Jays?
- Fakepartofme

I forgot about the beard. This basically ends all discussions.

1. He is old...so is Jagr
2. Thornton has been "slow" his entire career and even in this "terrible" season he produced like a top-tier centre line centre.
3. Injured? Yes. Most of the time people recover from injuries though.
4. He's better at a lot of things than JVR and this should come down to Bozak vs Jumbo, not JVR vs Jumbo.
5. True, but this is a hypothetical.
6. There are many reasons. He's still one of the best defensive centres in the game. He's better than Bozak and takes him off the PP.
- AdamFrench

It would be fun watch Joe slowing marner and the rest of the line down?
Joe is not happening. Imo
- Fakepartofme

Joe Thornton controls the play.
He directs speed - speed is not just how you fast you skate (btw he's not that slow), but it's the 'pace' of the game - the speed of the puck (movements). Thornton is great in directing the speed of the game - knowing when to accelerate and when to slow play down.
He's an elite passer. An elite two-way player.
At 37-38y old, he would be a great addition to the Leafs.

John Shannon @JSportsnet
52s
Semenko was admitted to hospital just two weeks ago,diagnosed with liver & pancreatic cancer,passed away with friends and family present.


John Shannon @JSportsnet
37s
Semenko , who certainly knew his role in the game, always spoke so proudly of being the man who scored the final goal in the WHA.
- Fruitcakenipple

Wow franking cancer ! in 2005 my cousin died in my arms at my home,she had brain cancer,and there had been no history of it in my family,up until then! 2005 to 2011 we lost 6 members to it!.. cancer is franking bullshat! RIP DAVID