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Originally Posted by theslymonkey
I know, but I wish there would have been a way. Just keep paying him accordingly as he slid down the depth chart.
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Here's the thing:
Joe Thronton is a unique player in an idyllic situation: the SJ Sharks are a team that will never experience the sort of external pressures to win that any Canadian franchise will. They are located in one of the most desirable places to live on earth, and the fan base is preconditioned to expect little more than mediocrity and underachievement.
Thornton clearly loves his life in SJ, and he obviously loves playing for the Sharks more than he does any other aspect of his hockey career, and why wouldn't he? Iginla chased a dream when he left Calgary; Thornton has already realized his.