According to the San Jose Sharks on X, Thornton has officially called it a career after an incredible 24 seasons in the National Hockey League; take a look.
Thornton, 44, played for the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers during his storied career. With all of it being said and done, Jumbo Joe skated in a total of 1,714 games, scored 430 goals and added 1,109 assists for a total of 1,539 points.
Thornton announced his retirement in only a way he can, tarps off, gliding into the sunset without a care in the world.
Congratulations on a great career Joe! You deserve it.
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28 OCTOBRE | 57 ANSWERS Joe Thornton officially retires after 24 NHL seasons Is Thornton a first ballot Hall of Famer? | ||
Yes | 39 | 68.4 % |
No | 16 | 28.1 % |
He's the easiest choice | 2 | 3.5 % |
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