cmpunk Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 If the choice was Joe Thornton or a punch in the face....... I would take the punch. Kesler has an off year and every one dumps on him. Wait and watch. Kes will be back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck or Die Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Kesler over No Show Joe any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Here's another one: Kesler for Datsyuk?? Just remember, Datsyuk would be our 2nd line center not 1st, so would not be playing against top d pairings and checkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Lol what does it matter if they are racking 90 assists? We all know Hank has Danny and throw whoever on the other wing. But like I said, Booth for 2nd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Its only 2mil actually, Kesler making 5mil Thornton making 7mil. But what does an extra 2mil get you these days in free agency. We all remember the ridic contracts last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpunk Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Bye bye Kesler if that is a phone call. I love Kes, but Datsyuk is sick. One of the best every SHIFT, let alone every season. No hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thornton probably connects the dots with his teammates better; I mean, look at the impact on Jonathan Cheechoo's career after that 56-goal season playing on Joe's wing. Who knows? Higgins, Burrows, Hansen, heck even Raymond should have better numbers after Joe pulls two defenders to himself. Twins - Burr Higgins - Thornton - Booth with even Raymond, who's shoot-first and Hansen available as possible line mates. Of course I'd want Datsyuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpunk Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I don't think you understand what I was inferring. You need to have a supporting cast able to support 2 assist monsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Here's another one: Kesler for Datsyuk?? Just remember, Datsyuk would be our 2nd line center not 1st, so would not be playing against top d pairings and checkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Sometimes I just don't get Canucks fans. One bad season and all of a sudden someone wants a guy who chokes consistently in the playoffs over a 41 goal, 70 point Selke winner who single handedly won a playoff series last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 isn't this like asking Kesler or henrik? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thornton has 34 points in 38 games the last 3 playoffs. Kesler has 32 points in 42 games. You have no idea what you are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 No show Joe for Kes?? No deal! I probably wouldn't consider taking no show for anything actually... he's consistently a non-playoff factor. B-town won the cup without him. For those people thinking otherwise...how is thorton, marleau, couture not stacked? Playoff heart matters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bissonnette Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Wouldn't do Kesler for Datsyuk, Dats is 6 years older and has injury problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bissonnette Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 isn't this like asking Kesler or henrik? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck or Die Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thornton has 34 points in 38 games the last 3 playoffs. Kesler has 32 points in 42 games. You have no idea what you are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Dane Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Kesler fits the 2nd line centre role better. Thorntons a first line player....wouldn't wanna play second fiddle to Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thornton and Kesler are far different players Kesler boasts a ton more defensive qualities which are important for a center, Thornton doesn't backcheck most of the time. So what you ask Thornton vs Kesler has no argument, for in our lineup: Henrik / Kesler > Henrik / Thornton however in a first line offensive role Thornton > Kesler likewise a 2nd line, offensive but relied more so than the first to shut the opposing first / second line scoring. Kesler > Thronton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwo Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 dude Joe Thornton is the biggest choke artist ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thornton is a better player than Kesler but Kesler is younger. I'd say theur values are similar, slight edge to Kesler as he can PK. I wouldn't make the trade if proposed purely on Kesler's potential. If Kesler were to have another sub-par his value will drop significantly , expected a solid season from him this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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