Who did the Bruins trade Joe Thornton for?

Asked by: Renee Marie

Marco SturmSan Jose Sharks for forwards Marco Sturm and Wayne Primeau, and defenseman Brad Stuart. Thornton, the No. 1 pick in the 1997 NHL Draft, is off to a hot start with 33 points in Boston’s first 24 games.

Why did the Bruins get rid of Joe Thornton?

Stuck at the bottom of the league standings, the Boston brass felt that Thornton was not the kind of a player/leader they could build their team around, and sought to shake things up. Sharks GM Doug Wilson was more than happy to oblige.

Where did Joe Thornton get traded to?

Joe Thornton explained what went into his decision to sign with the Florida Panthers for the upcoming NHL season. Joe Thornton’s quest for that elusive Stanley Cup will continue in Florida. The Panthers announced Friday that they’ve signed the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer to a one-year contract.

Who did the Bruins trade for Esposito?

Blockbuster Deal with Hawks for Esposito
The Bruins very reluctantly surrendered 22-year-old defenceman Gilles Marotte as the key player in a six-man transaction with the Chicago Black Hawks. Also going to Chicago was centre Pit Martin and minor league goalkeeper Jack Norris.

Why did Joe Thornton leave the Sharks?

Thornton, after 15 seasons in San Jose, left the Sharks to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency on a one-year contract. He told reporters Sunday that leaving San Jose for Toronto was “the hardest hockey decision I’ve ever had to make.” Luckily, he had another Bay Area legend ease his mind.

Why did Boston trade Ken Dryden?

Ken Dryden drafted, traded and the trade return to Boston
Nice pick. He was 16 years old. Icehockeyfandom.com writes that Dryden, “refused to report to the Bruins in 1964” resulting in them trading him to Montreal.

Has Joe Thornton ever won a Stanley Cup?

Thornton has appeared in six All-Star Games, won the Art Ross and Hart Trophy in 2006 and is the Sharks’ all-time assists leader. Thornton has never won a Stanley Cup in his 23-year NHL career and will aim to chase one with a Panthers team that finished in second place in the Central Division last season.

Who is the richest hockey player in the world?

Wayne Gretzky

1. Wayne Gretzky. Wayne Gretzky is a retired Canadian NHL hockey player who currently boasts a net worth of around $280 million.

Where is Joe Thornton playing in 2021?

Signed as a free agent by Toronto, October 16, 2020. Signed as a free agent by Florida, August 13, 2021.

Who did the Sharks trade for Joe Thornton?

But on Nov 30, 2005, a trade stunned the league, as Joe Thornton was shipped to the San Jose Sharks for Macro Sturm, Wayne Primeau, and Brad Stuart. At the time, no one knew the magnitude this trade would have on hockey history.

Who traded Tyler Seguin?

The Boston Bruins completed the trade of their future young star, Tyler Seguin, exactly six years ago.

Who drafted Ken Dryden?

the Boston Bruins

Dryden was drafted fourteenth overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1964 NHL Amateur Draft. Days later, June 28, Boston traded Dryden, along with Alex Campbell, to the Montreal Canadiens for Paul Reid and Guy Allen.

What goalie has the most Stanley Cups?

Jacques Plante has the most career wins by a goalie in the Stanley Cup Finals, with 25 wins.

How much is a Ken Dryden rookie card worth?

1971 TOPPS 45 KEN DRYDEN