Nothing Shocking

Joe Thornton was traded.  You didn’t know?  Uh huh, sure. Somehow everyone is acting like they’re shocked, as though Thornton and Boston have been comfortable with each other all these years.

Quickie columnist roundup:
Thornton didn’t live up to Bruins’ expectations
Shipping out captain Thornton makes little sense
Thornton trade pretty unbelievable

Quickie Bos-SJ blogs roundup:
so very obsessed - Heather isn’t too surprised for the most part
Sharkspage - PJ has multiple posts about the trade

I’m not shocked by the trade at all.

Why?

Bumpy contract negotiations, he didn’t lead the Bruins in the playoffs and he isn’t Cam Neely.

Remember that, young stars, when trying to make it in Boston.  If you don’t do one of the above and you’re not named Orr (prefixed with Bobby, as Colton‘s popularity couldn’t keep him in Boston either), don’t expect to be popular, and don’t think your job is secure.

Update: You may want to circle Jan 10, 2006 on your calendar.  The Sharks will play the Bruins in Boston,

could

should be a circus.

Posted by David M Singer on Dec 01, 2005 at 04:12 PM
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