Wow.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=145158&hubname=nhl
The biggest trade of the season sees Joe Thornton (age 26) going to the Sharks for Marco Sturm (27), Brad Stuart (26) and Wayne Primeau (29).
Not too shocking that these two clubs would be dealing since they had terrible records over the course of the month. But what was surprising was Boston trading away their franchise player. They do get a lot of depth with a decent scorer in Sturm, a top 4 (perhaps top 2) d-man in Stuart, and a bottom six grinder in Primeau. The question is, will this get them out of their current doldrums?
Better yet, will Joe Thornton turn the Sharks around? Will Scott change his last name? Only time will tell. It will be weird seeing Big Joe wearing a teal uniform. It will also be weird seeing him more often out here in the Wild Wild West.
