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Joe
Thornton
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Birthdate
2/7/1979
Birthplace
London, ON
Draft Info
1997: Rd 1, Pk 1 (BOS)
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Birthdate
2/7/1979
Birthplace
London, ON
Draft Info
1997: Rd 1, Pk 1 (BOS)
Position
Center
Career History
Florida Panthers
2021-2022 (1 Season)
Toronto Maple Leafs
2020-2021 (1 Season)
San Jose Sharks
2005*-2020 (15 Seasons)
Boston Bruins
1997-2004, 2005-2005* (8 Seasons)
NHL News
Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10, third in the Atlantic Division)
Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
— The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. The special teams matchup, however, was lopsided — and that’s why it ended in five games.
Kings lament special teams play after playoff elimination
Kings interim coach Jim Hiller said the difference in their series against the Oilers was special teams play. "If we had performed well, we'd still be playing," he said.
Oilers oust Kings in 5 games, advance to West semifinals
Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 to win their first-round NHL playoff series.
Connor McDavid credits Oilers' chemistry in series win vs. Kings
Oilers captain Connor McDavid breaks down the keys to the Oilers' series win over the Kings in the NHL playoffs.
Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
