10-16-2020, 03:13 PM
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#21
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a 41 year old after a year off of hockey...no real risk but I doubt this goes well
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10-16-2020, 03:13 PM
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#22
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I think it's a good move for the Leafs.
Even if he can't score much, he still brings leadership for a team desperate for it and also some toughness which they are also desperate for.
With him, Spezza and Simmonds around, the young core has some good support.
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10-16-2020, 03:14 PM
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#23
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SW Calgary
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Exactly, their biggest needs were leadership and toughness. Simmonds and Thornton are good cheap additions that addressed their needs
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10-16-2020, 03:16 PM
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#24
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Alberta
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Imagine telling a leaf fan a decade ago that their bottom 6 centres would be Thornton and Spezza lol. This is a wet dream for them.
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10-16-2020, 03:18 PM
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#25
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Is there some new rule that Thorton and Marleau can't be on the same side of the continent?
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10-16-2020, 03:21 PM
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#26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Monahammer
Imagine telling a leaf fan a decade ago that their bottom 6 centres would be Thornton and Spezza lol. This is a wet dream for them.
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Kinda like telling a Flames fan Jagr would be playing for them
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10-16-2020, 03:24 PM
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#27
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toronto
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If Lou Lamoriello was still the Leafs GM, that beard would be a problem...
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10-16-2020, 03:27 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Joe might become the first Toronto Maple Leaf to ever wear #97. He'd definitely be the best one in the league.
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10-16-2020, 03:32 PM
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#29
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SW Calgary
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Toronto wants to fight Edmonton for having the most first overall picks on the roster
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10-16-2020, 03:32 PM
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#30
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Pretty good move for the Leafs. If he isn't working out they can just tell him to head home instead of reporting to the AHL and he doesn't cost them any cap. If he does work out it's an absolute bargain. Even old man Thornton can be effective in a reduced role.
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10-16-2020, 03:38 PM
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#31
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Scoring Winger
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Makes sense for Joe. Easy access to the cottage when the Leafs lose in 6 games in the first round to....let’s say Montreal...this year. No potential pesky border issues between Joe and his boat when the year is over.
Last edited by Voodooman; 10-16-2020 at 03:41 PM.
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10-16-2020, 03:47 PM
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#32
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dino7c
a 41 year old after a year off of hockey...no real risk but I doubt this goes well
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He’s playing right now so that should help.
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10-16-2020, 03:48 PM
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#33
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dino7c
a 41 year old after a year off of hockey...no real risk but I doubt this goes well
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Yeah, but he should be able to stay in pretty good shape playing with Davos until the NHL starts up. Of course, then there'll likely be concern for him wearing out over the course of the NHL season.
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10-16-2020, 03:49 PM
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#34
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I should have said no NHL hockey for a year and 41
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10-16-2020, 04:36 PM
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#36
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Aren't the role and type of player practically redundant between Thornton and spezza??? Bottom line C who aren't actually physical or fast enough to play a 3/4 line type role?
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10-16-2020, 04:49 PM
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#37
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Grr
Last edited by bubbsy; 10-16-2020 at 04:50 PM.
Reason: Double post
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10-16-2020, 04:55 PM
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#38
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
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The official I'm no longer chasing a cup move.
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I was going to say this pretty much cements Toronto [I]not[I] winning the cup next year!
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10-16-2020, 04:58 PM
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#39
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Draft Pick
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The Leaf could run 4 centers, all former 1st over all picks. I doubt that has ever happened.
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10-16-2020, 05:09 PM
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#40
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Van Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubbsy
Aren't the role and type of player practically redundant between Thornton and spezza??? Bottom line C who aren't actually physical or fast enough to play a 3/4 line type role?
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Spezza has been playing more of a wing lately.
Also adding Thornton on your second Powerplay is fantastic even just for that reason alone.
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