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The NHL has unveiled its San Jose Sharks‘ quarter-century team. Representing the top player to have suited up for the Bay Area club over the past 25 years, the first team is headlined by forwards Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, and Joe Thornton, defensemen Brent Burns and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 9

Captain Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Selected Joe Thornton For Leafs' Mentors Trip

Auston Matthews opens up about the reasoning behind choosing former teammate Joe Thornton as his mentor, on the Leafs' mentors trip. After a standout performance

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / January 8

Joe Thornton's Invitation Fuels Talks of a Potential Toronto Maple Leafs Return

With Joe Thornton a part of the Maple Leafs mentor trip, it could open the door to a potential reunion, but in a much less competitive role. It was a great sign to see Joe Thornton among a bevy of mentors the Maple Leafs players brought on their most recent road trip.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 8

Auston Matthews explains why he invited Joe Thornton to Leafs’ mentors trip

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the midst of their mentors trip, and former Leaf Joe Thornton was among the people invited to this event. Apart from Craig Berube and Dennis Hildeby, every member of the Leafs team and staff brought a guest with them who they viewed as a mentor.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / January 7

Craig Berube thrilled as Joe Thornton returns to the Toronto Maple Leafs

The man affectionately known as 'Jumbo Joe' is back with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 6

Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour, Joe Thornton among invitees to Maple Leafs’ mentors trip

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be embarking on a mentors trip this week while on the road to face the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes. The trip is a chance for the team to bring together people that the players looked up to at various points in their hockey careers and lives.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 18

Flames assistant GM Brad Pascall is headed to the Spengler Cup

For many in the hockey world, the winter season is a time where schedules get a little less hectic and everyone gets a chance to relax. That’s not the

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New York Rangers News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 25

Dan Boyle Defends Joe Thornton’s Legacy: ‘He can win’

Joe Thornton didn’t win a Stanley Cup — and Dan Boyle doesn’t care. For Boyle, who won the championship in 2004 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Thornton is more than one of the best players who never won the Cup, he’s a winner.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Former Sharks Teammate Shares Heartwarming Joe Thornton Story

The San Jose Sharks put together an incredible jersey retirement ceremony for franchise legend Joe Thornton. The evening saw tons of Thornton's teammates, coaches, family, and friends to celebrate the future Hall of Famer.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Sends Message to Sharks Legend Joe Thornton After Jersey Retirement

Joe Thornton was given the ultimate respect by the San Jose Sharks Saturday night, as the team he is most identified with retired his No. 19 jersey just before a game against the Buffalo Sabres at SAP Arena.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 24

Pure Jumbo: Thornton Gives Jersey Retirement Speech To Remember

Joe Thornton gave a jersey retirement speech to remember. No doubt, the speech, the night, this entire weekend, was pure Jumbo. Here’s some of the best from a rollicking 30-minute speech, and the highlights from Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, Ryane Clowe, and Douglas Murray tribute videos that left Thornton in tears, more often than not.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 24

Sharks Locker Room: What Can This Team Learn From Joe Thornton?

What have you learned from Joe Thornton? That was, naturally, a go-to question after the San Jose Sharks’ 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, on the day that Jumbo’s No.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 23

Watch: Zetterlund Pays Tribute to Joe Thornton With Beard Celly

On Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks honored a key part of their history when they retired Joe Thornton’s number. After the ceremony concluded, the Sharks faced the Buffalo Sabres and it didn’t take long for the current Sharks to honor the past.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / November 23

San Jose Sharks retire Joe Thornton's No. 19

In total, Thornton played 1,714 games in the NHL, ranked sixth all-time.

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San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Sharks Fans Reliving Jumbo Joe Era With Thornton’s Jersey Retirement

The San Jose Sharks are set to retire Joe Thornton’s #19 jersey in a ceremony on Saturday (Nov. 23), giving the franchise legend an honor only one other Shark has received.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 13

Sharks, City of San Jose Announce Joe Thornton Jersey Retirement Festivities

“Joe Thornton Day” is rapidly approaching, and it’s not just his jersey retirement night on Nov. 23. The San Jose Sharks are going all-out to honor the 2005-06 Hart Trophy winner and fans will be able to attend a few events over the course of the weekend.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Sharks legend sends message to fans about jersey retirement

Joe Thornton will be the second player in Sharks franchise history to have his jersey retired by the team.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton

Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership, and enduring passion for the game.

NHL News / FirstSportz / January 23, 2024

'I was truly home,' Joe Thornton reminiscences about skating on ice ‘wearing the Sharks crest’ as team announces to retire No.19 in 2024-25 season

Joe Thornton also lovingly known as ‘Jumbo Joe’ recently recalled his time with the San Jose Sharks. His comments on his career came after the team announced they would like to retire his jersey No.19 in the next season, i.e., 2024-25.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18, 2024

Sharks to retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 next season

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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2021

Former Hart Trophy winner Joe Thornton signs one-year contract with Panthers

Joe Thornton is on to his third team in three NHL seasons.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / August 3, 2021

Is Joe Thornton's NHL career over?

Thornton, 43, is practicing with HC Davos of the National League in Switzerland while he decides if he is going to return to the NHL for another season.

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