and the potential future face of the franchise was welcomed to his new team with a surprise. To announce the pick, the Sharks enlisted the help of team legend Joe Thornton, who retired in 2022 and ...

SAN JOSE – A teary-eyed Joe Thornton was surrounded by his family on Saturday afternoon as he reached San Jose Sharks immortality with his No. 19 deservedly raised to the rafters at SAP Center.

To the surprise of no one, it was pure, unfiltered Jumbo Joe, in all his colorful glory. Did you expect anything different? After all, Thornton never did anything subtly during his 24 NHL seasons.

After an incredible 24-year career in the NHL, Joe Thornton’s former teammates are shedding light on what made him exceptional not just on the ice, but off it as well. Thornton had his jersey ...

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, Calif. -- 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 his ...

Thornton entered the NHL as the No. 1 overall pick by Boston but had his greatest success in 15 seasons with San Jose following a trade to the Sharks on Nov. 30, 2005.

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 his former San Jose ...