Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi is known for his work ethic. He has already had a big offseason by training with Hall of ...

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) scores a goal past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

The San Jose Sharks have (officially) landed Joe Thornton. After a couple years of “Jumbo” unofficially helping the Sharks in various capacities, from on-the-ice coaching at development camp to ...

Joe Thornton walks off the ice after his jersey retirement ceremony at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Shae Hammond/Bay Area News ...

“If you’re not friends with Joe Thornton off the ice, I don’t know what’s wrong with you.” Said Roenick: “I grew a love for him that was pretty much unmatched, as fast as we bonded.

Thornton also played in 187 postseason games, 28th most in NHL history, and ranks 45th with 145 playoff points. Thornton was also a four-time All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist for Canada in 2010.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Following a 24-year career in the NHL, Joe Thornton’s former teammates shared what made him so special off the ice. Thornton, 45, had his jersey retired by the San Jose ...

Scott Thornton, cousin. Teammate, San Jose Sharks, 2005-06: I look at him, full of sweat on an airplane, playing cards and taking his shirt off or rubbing his chest on Rob Davison’s head. Just ...

But those rules didn’t apply to Joe Thornton, Downie’s favourite hockey player, who over time became a close friend. “There was always an open door for Joe,” says Patrick.

Thornton departed the Sharks, where he spent 15 productive seasons with a team that was routinely a contender, in the 2020 offseason, signing a one-year contract with the Maple Leafs, in large ...

SAN JOSE — Joe Thornton will be back with the Sharks for what will be his 22nd NHL season. Thornton and the Sharks have come to terms on one-year deal worth $2 million, a source confirmed, as ...