Wow, I really wanted Marleau to retire a Shark, but I would have KILLED Wilson if he offer that deal. Goodbye Patty!
Sure, TOR overpaid BADLY, but they are getting someone that can really help their team. He's still a good player, but more important, he was an elite level 18 year old when he broke into the league and made the team. He works he ass off to maintain his level of competition. He hasn't missed a game in 8 years. He a boring, mild mannered NHL star - JUST what TOR wants their young stars to become. EDM sure could have used a guy like this 5 years ago.
Also... if SJ had a BAD year (entirely not impossible the way the division is shaping up), Thornton could be a trade deadline acquisition for TOR as the go for the cup.
Of course, it sure would be fun to watch the whole thing unravel and TOR implodes. Everyone gets fired and Patty returns to SJ in a throw-away trade - one can dream...
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