Maple Leafs media is fawning over 41 year-old Joe Thornton. At last check this offseason, Toronto had signed players like T.J. Brodie and Zach Bogosian for their defense. They also added forwards like Wayne Simmonds and Jimmy Vesey for grit in their lineup. They are now all overshadowed.
Maple Leafs crazy for Joe Thornton
Almost every day since it was rumored Joe Thornton might sign with the Maple Leafs there’s been a feature on him. Yesterday, he met with the Toronto media and explained how he needs to win a Cup. Well that sent outlets like Sportsnet and the Toronto Sun into a tizzy.