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.

Thornton, who is about to turn 40, met with the media ahead of the NHL Awards in Vegas this week and confirmed that he wants to return for a 22nd NHL season. "We'll wait and see, but I'm thinking ...

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.

Joe Thornton speaks during a ceremony to retire his jersey before an NHL Hockey game between the San Jose Sharks and the Buffalo Sabres Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in San Jose, California.

Joe Thornton’s pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup is bringing him to the Florida Panthers at age 42. He signed a one-year deal Friday, making Florida his fourth franchise in a now 24-year NHL career.

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 ...

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.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – During his 17-year NHL career, San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton has heard equal amounts of accolades and criticism He was the next Eric Lindros. He was a first-overall ...

Joe Thornton, the former first overall pick and veteran of 1,680 NHL games has decided to sign a one-year contract with Florida. The deal is worth $750,000, Local 10 News has confirmed.

Joe Thornton made his Toronto Maple Leafs debut on Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Sports fans are bound to see a longtime face of the franchise depart to join another squad, and ...

Joe Thornton has signed to play with a professional hockey team — just not the San Jose Sharks or the Toronto Maple Leafs. Thornton has signed with HC Davos, the team announced Thursday morning ...