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Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?
There is no title celebration quite like the captain of an NHL team hoisting the Stanley Cup. We mean, unless you love to see sweaty racecar drivers dump milk all over their heads.
Which big-four sports teams have never won a championship?
Most NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB teams have won a title, but not all of them. Some have gotten close, agonizingly close, but haven’t quite done it just yet.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / July 15
Sharks hire Joe Thornton as player development coach, hockey operations advisor
The man with the big beard is back in the game. On Tuesday, San Jose Sharks general manager announced that the team has hired former NHLer Joe Thornton as a player development coach and hockey operations advisor.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
NHL News / Oilersnation / June 24
NHL Notebook: Duncan Keith among Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025 on Tuesday. Duncan Keith, Joe Thornton, and Zdeno Chara are three former NHL stars inducted in their first years of eligibility.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 24
Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton among 8 selected to Hockey HOF
Zdeno Chara was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first opportunity, while Alexander Mogilny finally made it in on his 17th try. Chara and Mogilny
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class Announced
On Tuesday (Jun. 24), the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced, with six players being selected for the player category, and two being selected for the builders category.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 24
Chara, Thornton, Mogilny, Botterill highlight Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025
A cast of some of the greatest players to ever grace the ice will be enshrined among other legends of the game. On Tuesday, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2025, featuring former NHL stars Alex Mogilny, Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton and Duncan Keith, along with women’s hockey superstars Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24
Hockey Hall of Fame announces 2025 class
The Hockey Hall of Fame has officially announced its 2025 class.
Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Iginla, Lidstrom, Thornton highlight first six players voted to NHL Quarter Century Team
Some of the best players to lace up the skates are being honored for their contributions this century. On Thursday, the NHL announced the first six players for the NHL Quarter-Century Team, featuring players who debuted in the league before 2000.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 28
Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau highlight Sharks’ NHL quarter-century team
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 / 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.
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
The 'Most games played in the NHL' quiz
How many of the leaders in career NHL games played can you name in five minutes?
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 / 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.
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, 2024
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.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17, 2024
Sharks drop major announcement on Joe Thornton number retirement
The San Jose Sharks are struggling in the competitive Western Conference amid the 2023-24 NHL season. San Jose has accumulated 24 points, which puts them last in the Pacific Division.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / January 17, 2024
Sharks Will Retire Thornton’s Jersey Next Season
Patrick Marleau is getting some company. The San Jose Sharks announced today that they will retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 jersey during the 2024-25 season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 27, 2021
Did former Sharks star Joe Thornton sell Bay Area home?
While the sale has yet to be confirmed by major outlets, it looks very likely the longtime Shark has officially parted ways with his former California home.
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.
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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