SJHN Daily: Sharks ‘Will Buckle’ on Karlsson, Thornton Coaching in Switzerland?

Joe Thornton is making the most of his time in Switzerland.

The San Jose Sharks legend, still not officially retired, appears to be coaching in Switzerland at the moment.

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For Thornton, whose wife Tabea is Swiss, going to Switzerland is an annual off-season rite. Sometimes, it’s included playing for HC Davos, who he last played before the 2020-21 season.

It’s worth noting that Thornton, who hasn’t suited up professionally since Apr. 2022 with the Florida Panthers, didn’t play for Davos last summer. Best guess is that he isn’t doing so this off-season either.

But as long as he isn’t officially retired or on the San Jose Sharks’ front office payroll a la Patrick Marleau, maybe we’ll see Thornton play again, like we saw last season before Marleau’s jersey retirement ceremony.

Thornton Still Not Talking About His Future

At San Jose Hockey Now…

Nico Sturm joins the San Jose Hockey Now podcast and talks about how the Sharks move on without Erik Karlsson – also, a source says that a third team will be required to move Karlsson.

Three NHL scouts, an executive, and a coach talk about Filip Zadina’s game and upside.

What’s a reasonable Erik Karlsson to Carolina Hurricanes trade?

London Knights scout Billy Sullivan tells Locked On Sharks what San Jose is getting with Quentin Musty and Brandon Svoboda.

Other Sharks News…

Erik Karlsson wins the Victoria Prize.

Grattis @ErikKarlsson65 till Victoriapriset! pic.twitter.com/xKi1HmsTmw

— Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) July 14, 2023

🐶🦈 15/10 Sharks Pups 🦈🐶

Sharks Twitter meet Sadie & Aullie, the good doggos of one of our newest Sharks, Kyle Burroughs! pic.twitter.com/dMKftJp4lH

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 16, 2023

The San Jose Sharks renew their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wichita Thunder.

And what an incredible turnout for the @Duclairfndation Development Camp this week in Montreal 🙌

Duke’s goal along with his foundation is to make hockey more inclusive and welcoming for children of all backgrounds! pic.twitter.com/kIV5WIj0XG

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 13, 2023

Barbie Girl cover when? @oliviarodrigo 🤔

Follow the Hawks on TikTok for more clips from behind the scenes!

— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) July 15, 2023

Around the NHL…

The Karlsson trade appears to be at an impasse, but Dan Kingerski thinks the San Jose Sharks will eventually buckle to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Alex Galchenyuk arrested, allegedly threatened to kill a police officer and his family, used a racist slur.

UFA Patrick Kane isn’t signing before the season.

The Vegas Golden Knights promote Joel Ward to assistant coach with the NHL club.

After cancer fight, Owen Brady keeps Florida Panthers camp invite in perspective.

https://t.co/2fvXQrzG1y

— Mario Tirabassi (@Mario_Tirabassi) July 16, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers buy out Tony DeAngelo.

Stanley Cup winner Bruce Cassidy pushes back on narrative about his firing from the Boston Bruins.

Ex-Detroit Red Wings teammates Dominik Hasek and Slava Fetisov have war of words over Russian war on Ukraine.

Evander Kane, co-founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance, trades Twitter blows with the HDA:

Statement: Regarding my association with the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) moving forward. pic.twitter.com/m6FgBwG7z2

— Evander Kane (@evanderkane) July 14, 2023

Re: Evander Kane’s departure from the HDA. pic.twitter.com/Kl1pWKrfIV

— Hockey Diversity Alliance (@TheOfficialHDA) July 14, 2023