Thornton Signs With Sharks

[2014olympicgold]

Thornton signs a 1yr, 2mill deal with the Sharks.

[mounD]

Great deal for the Sharks. Even as a grey beard, Thornton is still a very effective middle-six center and PP specialist. One of the all time greats.

[audiopile]

Great news. Im gonna be a fan this year.

[PenguinHunter]

Is this the year that Thornton finally wins a cup?

I am surprised this deal took so long to finalize.. I think we all knew it was going to happen and be one year.

[ericdaoust]

Any word on bonuses? That's been the killer for a lot of guys in cap leagues...

[lucafen4]

No bonus' in his last years salary.... details not confirmed yet, but I would think with him and the Sharks it's going to be straight up 2m.

[Dennis]

Any word on bonuses? That's been the killer for a lot of guys in cap leagues...

Kevin Kurz reported it's for "an even $2M", I assumed no bonuses in the deal. But until I see a picture of him signing a contract while mowing the lawn it didn't happen.



Kevin Kurz✔@KKurzNHL

Joe Thornton’s contract is for an even $2 million per a source

[2014olympicgold]

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/joe-thornton

Looks just base salary.

Would assume it took this long because he was contemplating retirement. Or was trying to figure out a way to have him and Marleau.

Sharks have like 2.68mill left in space

[ericdaoust]

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/joe-thornton

Looks just base salary.

Would assume it took this long because he was contemplating retirement. Or was trying to figure out a way to have him and Marleau.

Sharks have like 2.68mill left in space

This is false. Capfriendly noted the details are not finalized. The performance bonuses would not affect this year's cap anyway. If it causes them to go over it'll be applied to next year's cap. Performance bonuses don't count unless they're earned.

The reason it matters is the AAV is salary + signing bonuses + performance bonuses which affects cap leagues.

[ericdaoust]

Now it's being reported there are no bonuses. So capfriendly should take the "unconfirmed" note off his profile shortly. Good value for cap leagues.

[newfcollins]

Can't believe he got twice as much as Labanc.

[butch]

Kadri gets to pull his beard a few more times before all is said and done

[stevegamer]

Can't believe he got twice as much as Labanc.

He has way more than twice as much beard as Labanc, though.

[hockeyrobot]

Woohoo. Hopefully SJ keeps the streak of "new" teams winning the Cup alive!

[j0hn_d0e]

Great news! One of my all time favorites is back for at leas another season