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Could Joe Thornton end up playing in Switzerland for a bit?

Sportsnet: (NHLrumors.com transcription) Elliotte Friendman on Headlines on Joe Thornton playing some games in Switzerland.

“Joe Thornton, every August he goes to Switzerland. Now, we know the Sharks won’t be playing until December, and the NHL and NHLPA have allowed players to sign overseas with out clauses to come back then.

One of the storylines to watch over the summer, over the next month Ron is, does Joe Thornton sign overseas in Switzerland to play and be ready, in better shape even to return to the NHL for his 23rd season whenever it begins?