Looking back and handing out the Joe Thornton Award, given to the NHL player who has the best debut with a new team.

The Boston Bruins haven’t gone one full season without a captain since 2001-02. The 2025-26 season may change that after they ...

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.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates with the perfect passes that helped them score goals. His jersey retirement ceremony Saturday was an opportunity for ...

With his pinpoint passing, infectious joy and signature beard, Joe Thornton became the face of the Sharks franchise and was honored with his No. 19 jersey being raised to the rafters.

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 Sharks — who Thornton ...

SAN JOSE – Todd McLellan became the winningest coach in Sharks history with Joe Thornton as his No. 1 centerman. From 2008 to 2015, the two won three division titles together, a President’s ...

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.

Thornton was enamoured by Downie’s ability to quell the noise around him. He hung on Thornton’s every word. “Joe was our first real Bruin friend,” says Patrick, laughing.

The 42-year-old Thornton signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, making Florida his fourth franchise in a now 24-year NHL career. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File) (Josie Lepe ...

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 ...

Thornton ranks first in Sharks history with 804 assists, second with 1,055 points, third with 1,104 games played and fourth with 251 goals. He helped transform the Sharks from a middling franchise ...