Posts About "Joe Thornton"
Sharks Owe It to Thornton to Trade Him
January 25th, 2020 The saying goes, if you love something set it free. If the Sharks value center Joe Thornton’s loyalty over his 15 years with the team, they’ll do just that by trading him to a contender. Thornton's Shot at a Stanley Cup Granted, Thornton has a no-movement clause. It’s possible he won’t want to leave the organization for...
Thornton & Marleau Still Going Strong, Four Decades Later
January 19th, 2020 23 years ago, the Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks had the first two picks in the 1997 National Hockey League Entry Draft at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh. It was a draft that turned out high-end NHL talent and the success from the top-two picks is still being felt in 2020. The Bruins used the first pick to select Joe Thornton,...
NHL's Top 5 Passers of the Decade
January 14th, 2020 Another decade of hockey has been completed, making it another ten years of amazing and jaw-dropping moments. Many of these would not have been possible without one of the most important skills in the game, the pass. You might ask, haven't we had this list already? Well, yes and no. The best playmakers are usually forwards, but the best...
Thornton Scores as Sharks Top Blue Jackets 3-1
January 10th, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton is being asked to take on a bigger role these days. And at 40, Jumbo Joe has responded. Thornton scored and moved into a tie for 11th place on the NHL's career list for games played as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Co...
Tape2Tape: Should Fines Stem From Thornton-Mrazek Melee?
December 6th, 2019 Goalies walk a fine line when they swing their sticks in an attempt to slash opposing players - whether it be in front of their nets or as they skate by their crease. Often players will retaliate causing a dust up between those on the ice and creating more animosity in a game that already carries a fair amount of that from the second...
Top 5 Moments of Joe Thornton's Career
December 6th, 2019 San Jose Sharks' center Joe Thornton, will be in the Hockey Hall of Fame whenever he decides to hang up his skates. A career like Thornton's has dozens of top moments, but there are five that stand above the rest. Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks during pre-game warm-ups. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) 1997 NHL Draft Day In...
