Kings in talks with big Joe

[LAKINGSFAN]

Kings are communicating with pending UFA Joe Thornton - LA Kings Insider

 

[Vegas]

I imagine they're talking about how the Kings don't have the salary cap room to sign Joe.

I'd love to see him in a King's sweater but don't see it happening.

 

[davnlaguna]

Ducks got an ugly beard
Kings want an ugly beard
Sharks have two ugly beards

 

[Kings4OT]

Fuck no, there isn't really any reason to put $$ on that guy. I would like to see Iginla back and some speed added

 

[CaptHowdy00]

Kings are communicating with pending UFA Joe Thornton - LA Kings Insider

 

[Kings4OT]

isn't that the same link? I don't click on them but they appear the same on this end

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

I don't getting older is a great move for this team. I don't even know what a realistic price would be for him.

Fuck no, there isn't really any reason to put $$ on that guy. I would like to see Iginla back and some speed added

Yeah I liked Iginla and thought he was very effective in LA. If LA could add a little speed to the Top 6 and drop Iginla to 3rd line/Power Play specialist, that would be an ideal spot for him.

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

For Thornton, there are so many flags. First and foremost, what no one mentions is that he just messed up his ACL and MCL. He's 38, but not a super clean, Jagr, great for his age 38. He's a beaten up 38 right now.

I know Thornton has been an all-time assist leader etc., but there are certain comments, even recently where you see why he hasn't won anything major. Heading into the finals last year they asked him if he was watching the Eastern Finals to get ready and he said "no". He said he was going to play with his kids and enjoy being with them. As a man, that is great, and he sounds like a very well-adjusted individual, but there is a level of drive I believe is required in order to win on certain stages, and I don't think Thornton has that.

 

[smackdown380]

I wouldn't mind Bonino but he went to Nashville. I think Joe as a 2C between Pearson and Toffoli could work, he could create plays for them. Plus we take him away from a division rival.

That said I do agree that the risk with his age and injuries are there but given what is out there.....

 

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[smackdown380]

So Kings biggest signing is Cammaelleri...I think that Blake has to make a trade now. This is no way improves the team from last year.

 

[Psych3man]

This bites!

 

[Psych3man]

Hartnell for $1m??? I'll take him.
I hope it was just because he didn't want to come here.

 

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[Psych3man]

Thornton signs 1 yr $6m with San Blowse.
Screw him. What a stroke that asswipe is.

 

[Kings4OT]

I am happy he is on a rival, not sure why any King fan would want that guy.....I am concerned Iginla isn't signed and they went after Cammy. I am not sure what everyone is expecting to happen this offseason but if there is a "big deal" happening I am positive it wont be good for the Kings. I guess the hope is that Gabbs/Cammy = 1 decent season on the wing....which could be ok I suppose. Kempe will be good, I think a speedy puck mover on D is something they could use.....but who couldn't.

 

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