Posts About "Joe Thornton"
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard
April 11th, 2019 With the 2019 NHL postseason upon us, it’s time to grow out those beloved playoff beards once again. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent years. Snapchat filters, NHL sponsor commercials, and in-game giveaways have turned the playoff beard into a hockey pop culture...
Healthy Joe Thornton Is Key for Sharks
April 10th, 2019 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton's contributions to the San Jose Sharks in last year's playoff series against Vegas were limited to pregame warmups and leadership. After being hampered by knee injuries the past two postseasons, Thornton is healthy to st...
Time Running Out for NHL Veterans Still Chasing First Stanley Cup
April 9th, 2019 TORONTO — Time is running out for some NHL players that have yet to win a Stanley Cup over a lengthy career. Here are 10 NHL veterans still chasing their first Cup: 1. Calgary goaltender Mike Smith — 37, 13 seasons (2018-19: 42 games played, 23-16...
Joe Thornton’s Legendary Season
April 5th, 2019 Less than an hour's drive from San Jose live the slender, giant coastal redwood trees. A few hours inland, the Sequioa grow almost as tall, but it is their giant diameter which stands out. When one walks among these trees, it is intuitively understood, you are walking amongst something timeless –you are among legends. San Jose...
Emotional Times in Sharks' Territory
March 16th, 2019 One can look at the San Jose Sharks and say a lot is going well. And it is true, a lot is going well. The Sharks are locking down a playoff spot, with a good chance of earning the top seed in the Western Conference. Further, the team seems to be improving despite the absence of two important players, Evander Kane and Erik Karlsson....
Sharks Have the Depth to Get Thornton His Cup
March 13th, 2019 San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton isn’t getting younger, but he’s nevertheless got as good of a chance as ever to win the Stanley Cup. Considering they reached the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, that’s saying something. Sharks Lead the Western Conference With an overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues last week, the Sharks...
