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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
Didn't Thornton pretty much say last summer that the only way he would leave San Jose was if the fans and players no longer wanted him there?
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Yup. This is a power struggle. Wilson wants to get rid of Thornton so he can rebuild, but Thornton wants to stay. I half think Wilson made those comments specifically to make Thornton want out, but it will probably backfire on him.