The couple started dating in 2004 and have been together for around 17 years, 2 months, and 25 days. I have no injuries, which is kind of unheard of for a guy who's 36 years old. He just talked about leaving San Francisco and going to Kansas City," said Thornton, who signed a one-year deal with the Leafs on Friday. Marie Greyhounds behind Daniel Tkaczuk, who was selected by the Barrie Colts. [17], Upon arriving in San Jose, Thornton improved the Sharks' fortunes and found instant chemistry with winger Jonathan Cheechoo. Thornton didn’t leave on good terms back in 2005. At the end of the 2013–14 season, Thornton ranked 46th on the all-time points leaders (1,194) and 24th on the all-time assist leaders (852) for the NHL. Thornton scored his 1,000th career point with a goal in a game against the Phoenix Coyotes on April 8, 2011. Nevertheless, Thornton re-signed with Boston on August 11, 2005, to a three-year contract worth US$20 million. Really, I'm very, very lucky to have played for two great franchises.". During his bantam year, he appeared in six games for the Junior B St. Thomas Stars of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), scoring eight points in six games as a 14-year-old. [34] In January 2018, Thornton injured his ACL and MCL and missed the remainder of the season recovering from surgery.[35][36]. Thornton was named to Canada's national under-20 team for the 1997 World Junior Championships in Switzerland. On November 30, 2005, he was traded to the San Jose Sharks in a four-player deal, which sent forwards Marco Sturm and Wayne Primeau and defenceman Brad Stuart to Boston in exchange for Thornton. This was also Thornton's first time playing in the Final in his career. Five years after the tragic death of Boston singer Brad Delp, a court has heard of the humiliating secret that may have drove him to suicide. After advancing past the Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings in the first two rounds, the Sharks were eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference Finals. Four years later, he was again chosen to Canada's Olympic team for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Imagine if he did come back to Boston and win it? He's a special guy, one of the great players to play the game. Although as long as my body is good, I'd like to play as many years as possible here, too. 7 seed. QuantHockey. Prior to the 2002–03 season, he was named team captain, succeeding Jason Allison, who was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 2001; the captaincy position was vacant for a full season after Allison's departure. Now Thornton has said all the right things about how the Maple Leafs are a good fit. Thornton finished the playoffs with a career-high 12 points in 15 games. And the Harry Sinden/Mike O'Connell tandem that shipped him out of Boston is long gone. Thornton's wife, Tabea, is back in her native Switzerland; she's getting the keys to the place they just built in Davos on Monday. Splitting the campaign between the two teams, he received the Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies as the league's leading point-scorer and most valuable player, respectively. "I've really enjoyed my time here, just like I did in Boston. [22] In the 2007–08 season, Thornton finished with 96 points (29 goals and 67 assists) to finish fifth in NHL scoring. Joseph Eric Thornton (born July 2, 1979) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). [45] On January 16, 2021, Thornton scored his first goal as a Maple Leaf. [29] Joe Pavelski was eventually named Sharks' captain at the start of the 2015–16 season. ", LeBrun: Thornton trade permanently altered two franchises, NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Battle of Florida takes center stage, U.S. women's hockey coach abruptly steps down, Sabres skating thin at goalie with Ullmark out, Canucks will resume play Sunday after outbreak. You're just in the moment. Fullscreen. Jumbo Joe will be back for a 23rd NHL season, having spent the past 15 years … But with the trade the Bruins created cap flexibility, enabling them to later acquire Marc Savard and Zdeno Chara, among others. Thornton was silent offensively while playing with broken ribs. Bruins captain Joe Thornton was the face of the franchise. Splitting the campaign between th… But Thornton said the most memorable guidance he received was from another Bay Area sports legend. However, Thornton was effectively neutralized by Red Wings defenceman Nicklas Lidström,[21] for the remainder of the series as the Sharks were eliminated in six games. What a difference he's made for our franchise, what a breath of fresh air he was for our franchise.". Web. June 26, 2016. During the 2004–05 NHL lock-out, Thornton went abroad to play for HC Davos of the Swiss National League A (NLA). "She actually moved to Boston [from Switzerland] for about two weeks and I got traded," Thornton recalled with a chuckle. [33], On July 1, 2017, Thornton signed a one-year contract to return to the Sharks for the 2017–18 season. ‘I need to win a Stanley Cup.’ Joe Thornton made a tough decision to leave San Jose for the Leafs — with some help from an NFL legend His first full season in San Jose Thornton lit the league on fire with 114 points. [39] Thornton and the Sharks would reach the Western Conference Finals, though they were knocked out by the eventual Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues in six games. Advancing to the second round against the Detroit Red Wings, he recorded a goal and three assists in the first three games of the series. 19 to the rafters at SAP Center. It’s been a long courtship of Thornton in Toronto. On August 20, 2014, Sharks head coach Todd McLellan announced that Thornton had been stripped of his captaincy and that the Sharks would start the 2014–15 season without a captain. I think Joe gave me some good advice. In the second round, they defeated the Nashville Predators in seven games and advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 2011, where the Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues in six games to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in franchise history. Wayne Primeau. In 2003–04, Thornton's production decreased to 73 points over 77 games. The number-one overall pick in 1997 had a slow start to life in the NHL as a rookie in the 1997-98 season as an 18-year-old. "Joe Thornton." He also became the San Jose Sharks' all-time leader in assists with 567. "NHL Player Stats in Last 19 Seasons." [43] Joe and former Sharks teammate Scott Thornton are first cousins. We'll have to wait and see. With a league-leading 92 assists, Thornton became only the third player in NHL history to record back-to-back 90-assist seasons, joining Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.[20]. Web. He posted a 76-point season in his first year, earning both OHL and CHL Rookie of the Year honours. Thornton's 89 points ranked eighth, while Marleau and Heatley finished 14th and 15th in League scoring with 83 and 82 points, respectively. "Right now, you're just focused on this but down the road, maybe. He also believes this isn't his last season in the NHL. The seeds were planted for a Thornton trade likely as early as the 2004 playoffs when the No. "Knowing the team like I did, knowing how our lineup was decimated by our decision to let our free agents go, we had a lot of work to do to try and make up where we were," said O'Connell, now a valued member of the Los Angeles Kings' front office. [38] On February 11, 2019, in a 7–2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, Thornton passed Gordie Howe for ninth place on the NHL all-time assists list. The Sharks won the trade purely based on the players involved, as Thornton is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame one day. Thornton made his first appearance in the 2006 Winter Olympics. Brad Stuart. Joe Thornton leaves Sharks for Maple Leafs: ‘I’m still kind of numb about it’. But in Jumbo's new chapter in Toronto, he won't be wearing that number on his back. He re-signed to a one-year, $2 million contract on September 6, 2019 to remain with the Sharks. As of 2018[update], this feat has only been achieved by six other players in NHL history. Thornton's on-ice vision, strength on the puck, deft passing ability and power forward style of play have led to him becoming one of the league's premier top line centres. Joe Thornton is currently married to Tabea Pfendsack. Two years later, he made his debut with the Canadian men's team at the 2001 World Championships in Germany. In the off-season, Thornton signed a three-year contract extension worth US$21.6 million that kept him with the Sharks until June 2011. The Sharks entered the 2010 playoffs as the first seed in the Western Conference for the second-consecutive year. The following year, he notched his first career 100-point season with 36 goals, a career-high, and 65 assists. He became the first player to win the award while splitting the season between two teams. The two power forwards fought after Lindros cross-checked Thornton in the head. "I think as long as you keep your body in great condition, avoid any major injuries and keep your mind clear, I think you can play as long as you want, and Jags is a great example of that," said Thornton. Versatile NHL center who was traded to the San Jose Sharks in 2006 after spending eight seasons with the Boston Bruins. And he's a very, very good teammate. Thornton was selected first overall in that Draft by the Boston Bruins, a team looking for an offensive threat to help change the franchise’s direction. [41], With the 2020-21 NHL season delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Thornton returned to HC Davos of the National League on October 15, 2020, for a third stint. He previously played for the Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). O'Connell recalled making a decision with assistant general manager Jeff Gorton to build the team around Bergeron instead of Thornton. Thornton finished the 2015–16 season with 19 goals and 63 assists as the Sharks returned to the playoffs after a one-year slump. But Jeff Gorton did a terrific job of that.". "I was blindsided," Thornton said in a conference call. Thornton finished the playoffs with just two goals and an assist. QuantHockey.com, n.d. "She had no idea that people could get traded. It is certainly one of Wilson's finest moves during his long tenure as Sharks GM. "I know a lot has been said, but Joe's a terrific player. Gorton, now the New York Rangers GM, took over as interim GM after O'Connell was fired in March 2006. And having the belief coming into new surroundings is the best thing a player like Thornton can … National Hockey League, n.d. I look back at Harry Sinden and the time I spent with him and how clear a thinker he is, and how bright he is, and he used to tell you that your job was to improve the hockey team -- and regardless of how that unfolds in the present, near future and future, if you think you have to make a move to better your hockey club, regardless of whether it ends up being right or wrong, if you don't do it, you're not doing your job.". The other two to accomplish this feat are, San Jose Sharks' all-time leader in assists – 745, San Jose Sharks' all-time leader in +/- with +172, San Jose Sharks' all-time leader in points per game with 1.01, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 8 April 2021, at 16:05. In November 2010, Thornton was suspended two games for a controversial hit to the head against St. Louis Blues forward David Perron. These days, Jumbo Joe has played twice as many games for the Sharks (1084 games) as he did for the Bruins (532). During the 2005–06 season, he was traded to the Sharks. He recorded three points as Canada was shut out in three of six games, losing to Russia in the quarter-final. [44] On December 14, 2020, Thornton left Davos to return to Toronto for the start of training camp. He played "AA" hockey for the Travelers and in peewee won an Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championship in 1992–93. "We had been in discussions with Boston on a few different things. Thornton was joined by his Sharks linemates Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau, as well as Sharks defenceman Dan Boyle, on the squad. Bruins Get. Of the three, only Sturm lasted in Boston, but only through 2010. [1] He is the only player in NHL history to win the Hart Trophy while playing for two different teams in the same season. He notched two assists in the championship game against Finland, helping Canada to a 3–2 win. "It's so long ago, but all I remember is that the team was struggling at the time. "Joe has never changed -- I don't think there's a player that's ever loved the game more than Joe Thornton," said Wilson. Thornton's next international appearance occurred at the 2004 World Cup. So on Nov. 30, 2005, the Bruins dealt Thornton to the Sharks in exchange for Brad Stuart, Marco Sturm and Wayne Primeau. 3 years ago. "Sure, I'd like to play until I'm 40 and even maybe a bit older. [46] Canada advanced to the gold medal game, where they were shut-out 3–0 by the Czech Republic. More than a decade later, O'Connell has nothing but good things to say about Thornton. Later in the campaign, Thornton eclipsed Marleau as the Sharks' all-time leader in assists. I mention Jaromir Jagr still playing and having an impact in the NHL at the age of 43. Thornton, 41, is skating with HC Davos in the Swiss National League in preparation for the upcoming NHL season. The Maple Leafs announced on Friday evening that they have signed Thornton to a … The former Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks star, who is currently a free agent, has signed with HC Davos of the Swiss National League, the club announced Thursday. In his first season as team captain, Thornton recorded 68 points over 66 games. The deal does not include any performance bonuses but Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic does confirm that it includes a no-movement clause. "It does go by fast," said Thornton. On January 26, 2015, Thornton recorded his 1,300th career point during a game against the Colorado Avalanche with his assist on a Joe Pavelski goal, Thornton's second assist of the game. If Joe Thornton continues his NHL career, it will come after an international pit stop. Thornton finished fifth in playoff points with 21 and second in playoff assists with 18. Eventually, the Sharks will raise Joe Thornton's No. "I think it's clearer now, but I remember thinking even then, when you make a trade [in the cap system], sure it's about what you get back, but as you see now, it's a lot what you free up, too," said O'Connell. Beginning in 1995–96, Thornton began a two-year career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Greyhounds. After being the team captain for the Bruins for a several years, Thornton was heavily criticized by the Boston fan base after an early and disappointing playoff exit in 2004. However, in the 2006 playoffs, Thornton was once again criticized for his play, as his production decreased to 2 goals and 9 points in 11 games as the Sharks were ousted in the second round. However, Los Angeles won the next four games and became just the fourth team in NHL history to win a playoff series after trailing three games to none. When you really come down to it, being a good teammate is probably the nicest thing you can say about someone. Nash and Thornton have subsequently kept in contact with HC Davos and their longtime coach Arno del Curto; Thornton returns to train with the club for up to a month each summer. At 17 years old, he recorded four points in seven games, helping Canada to a gold medal. "Possibly, yeah," Thornton said. [30] Thornton is the 33rd player in NHL history to reach 1,300 points, second among active players (Jaromír Jágr being first). It was then-Boston Bruins general manager Mike O'Connell informing the captain he had been traded to the San Jose Sharks. And who knows, maybe Thornton -- who played in Switzerland during both lockouts, in 2004-05 and 2012-13 -- might even wrap up his career over there one day if HC Davos was interested. Thornton was 26 at the time, and the trade came at a pivotal transition period … [17] O'Connell questioned Thornton's character both on- and off-ice at the time, contrasting him with Patrice Bergeron, who was playing his second full season with the Bruins when the trade took place. Thornton is married to Tabea Pfendsack, whom he met while playing in Switzerland during the 2004–05 NHL lock-out. Having held Swiss citizenship since 2019, he did not count against the import limit.[42][43]. Highest point total recorded by a player while playing with two different teams in one season – 125 (2005–06), Third player in NHL history to record back-to-back 90 assist seasons, with 92 in 2006–07 and 96 in 2005–06 (combined Boston/San Jose). The next day, he was on a plane to Buffalo to join his new Sharks teammates. He scored his first career NHL goal on December 3, 1997, in a 3–0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. They have a team that can contend and even win hockey’s holy grail. Thornton registered a goal and an assist over seven games, helping Canada to a gold medal finish. "I actually talked to Joe Montana. [37] On November 13, 2018, he scored his 400th career goal to go along with 1,500 games played and 1,000 assists. Goodbye, Joe / Thornton gets tossed, and angry Sharks get win in Boston. Negotiations on a new contract were strained: Thornton was reportedly unhappy with the state of the Boston Bruins franchise, and upset with criticism of his play in the Bruins' early playoff exit in 2004. Jumbo Joe was a leader in Boston before he left and was captain of the Bruins for three seasons. He returned after missing 97 games over 13 months (394 days) on December 3, 2011. It was about rebuilding and having the flexibility of taking advantage of some of the free agents coming up, which I didn't get the chance to do. 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[47] The offensive trio of Sharks played on the same line in the Olympics, as well. Known as "Jumbo Joe," Thornton was acquired by the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 30, 2005, in a trade from the Boston Bruins. During the 2005–06 season, he was traded to the Sharks. Established by then as a premier player in the NHL, Thornton tied for third in tournament scoring with six points (a goal and five assists) over six games. [40] He recorded his 1,500th career point on February 4, 2020, in a 3–1 win over the Calgary Flames. Joe Thornton Signs With Toronto Maple Leafs. He played on a line with fellow NHL players Rick Nash and Niklas Hagman, helping HC Davos to win the League championship and the Spengler Cup. On January 22, 2021, Thornton suffered a fractured rib injury after getting hit by Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Archibald. [9] The following season, Thornton improved to 41 goals and 122 points, second overall in League scoring behind Marc Savard of the Oshawa Generals, and was named to the OHL Second All-Star Team.[9]. [16] He was under heavy scrutiny[by whom?] [6][7] His Bantam year was the first for the newly created "AAA" Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs organization, and Thornton joined the "AAA" Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs of the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario for the 1993–94 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Joe Thornton to a one-year contract worth the league minimum of $700K. Thornton was later invited to the Canada's hockey camp for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but did not attend due to his son being hospitalized with an illness. Boston traded franchise cornerstone Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks for Marco Sturm, Wayne Primeau, and Brad Stuart. "Joe's a terrific player," said O'Connell. The trio helped the Sharks to one of their best-ever regular seasons in franchise history. Joe Thornton talked about his Southern Ontario roots as one reason for picking the Maple Leafs, but the biggest factor being the team’s ability to win the Stanley Cup. After the elimination, team management vacated all the Sharks' captaincy positions, including Thornton's role as one of the alternate captains. Prior to the 2010–11 season, he was chosen to replace the retiring Rob Blake as the eighth captain in team history on October 7, 2010. He previously played for the Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). [25] Perron missed the remaining 72 games of the 2010–11 season due to post-concussion syndrome. [citation needed], Thornton began the 2005–06 season strongly (33 points in 24 games), making him the team's leading scorer by a substantial margin, but the Bruins were struggling in the standings. 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