Sportsnet: Joe Thornton has left HC Davos and was headed to Toronto yesterday. He played 12 games for Davos and recorded 11 points.
Davos GM Raeto Raffainer on the potential impact Thornton will have in Toronto.
“I studied their depth chart. … Even though faceoff stats dropped a little bit last year, he’ll have an unbelievably large impact on important faceoffs. PP, we don’t even have to discuss it. When the coaching staff gives him a role, he’ll be there,” Raffainer said. “The question is: Do you want to play him through all the games?