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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 5
Joe Thornton Earns Second Hall of Fame Nod in Two Years
Joe Thornton is going into another Hall of Fame. The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 class on Tuesday, and the man known as Jumbo is the headliner.
San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / April 16
Macklin Celebrini breaks Sharks icon Joe Thornton's franchise record in just his second NHL season
Through just two NHL seasons, Celebrini already has 70 goals, 108 assists and 178 points in 152 games.
NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 30
Tortorella arrives in Vegas, and the quotes will not be boring
John Tortorella is coming to Vegas, which means the postgame quotes just got a lot more interesting. The Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy on Sunday and turned to one of hockey’s all-time great soundbite machines.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 11
Thornton, Chara, Keith inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted eight new members on Monday as part of their 2025 class, including Stanley Cup champions Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith and Alexander Mogilny.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7
William Nylander calls former Leaf Joe Thornton ‘legend on the ice’ ahead of Hall of Fame induction
The Toronto Maple Leafs were back on the ice for practice Friday after a day off, gearing up to face the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Once again this season, the team’s power play woes are the hot topic in town.
The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history
Sometimes, your given name just isn't enough. Hockey has had some great nicknames over the years, from ones that are simple and fitting ("The Great One"), to some that are just a perfect play on a player's actual name ("Pickles").
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, 2025
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / January 8, 2025
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.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / January 7, 2025
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.
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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.
San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / September 4, 2024
Sharks legend Joe Thornton to host Macklin Celebrini during rookie season
NHL icon Joe Thornton has played many roles during his tenure with the San Jose Sharks. Winger, captain, mentor and, according to general manager Mike Grier, "director of vibes."
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.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2022
Six-time All-Star Joe Thornton has 'no plans,' nowhere near decision on next season
When the Florida Panthers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this week, some fans may have thought theynwould seen the last of Joe Thornton.
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 / October 20, 2021
Panthers' Joe Thornton fined for slash on Lightning's Boris Katchouk
It isn't often that Joe Thornton loses his cool, but when he does, he goes full-tilt — and pays the price for it.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2021
Maple Leafs' Joe Thornton fined, avoids suspension for hit on Jets' Mathieu Perreault
Thornton was fined $3,017.24, the maximum allowable per the collective bargaining agreement, for the interference penalty against Perreault.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2021
Maple Leafs' Joe Thornton 'can't wait' to get back into lineup
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton admitted that he's excited to play after missing 10 games with a rib injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / January 22, 2021
Maple Leafs' Joe Thornton to miss one month with fractured rib
Thornton left Toronto's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday during the third period after taking a hit along the boards from Josh Archibald.
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