Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Father Time remains undefeated. As the two iconic forwards head towards the inevitable retirement, there is one question. Will either Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton get traded?
Several players expect to be traded before the two icons. However, Marleau and Thornton represent more intriguing options. The first thing is this. Thornton possesses a no-movement clause so the center would have to waive it. Marleau only would play for San Jose and refused Carolina’s offers to play for them. Carolina bought the winger out which facilitated his return to the Sharks.