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    Joe Thornton

    JoeThornton

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    • Birthdate
      2/7/1979
    • Birthplace
      London, ON
    • Draft Info
      1997: Rd 1, Pk 1 (BOS)

    Stats

    • G
      430
    • A
      1109
    • PTS
      1539
    • +/-
      182
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      • McDavid, MacKinnon top 10 highest-rated players for NHL 26
        • 7M
        • Marco Wutz
        McDavid, MacKinnon top 10 highest-rated players for NHL 26
        • Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose
          • 1Y
          Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose
          • Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career
            • 2Y
            Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career
            • Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season
              • 4Y
              Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season
              • Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers
                • 5Y
                • Greg Wyshynski
                Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers
                • That's so '90s: The few still-active players from the last millennium
                  • 2Y
                  • Joe DeMartino
                  Bartolo Colon, Adam Vinatieri, Vince Carter
                  • Maple Leafs' Thornton (fractured rib) out 4 weeks
                    • 5Y
                    Maple Leafs' Thornton (fractured rib) out 4 weeks
                    • Stanley Cup or bust for the Maple Leafs in 2021?
                      • 5Y
                      • Greg Wyshynski
                      Stanley Cup or bust for the Maple Leafs in 2021?
                      • Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
                        • 5Y
                        • Greg Wyshynski
                        Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
                        • Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season
                          • 5Y
                          • Greg Wyshynski
                          Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season

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                        Islanders plan to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario

                        The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season.
                        Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (MCL surgery) facing 12-week recovery

                        Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (MCL surgery) facing 12-week recovery

                        Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks, the team announced.
                        NHL playoff watch: Is Mammoth-Golden Knights a first-round preview?

                        NHL playoff watch: Is Mammoth-Golden Knights a first-round preview?

                        The clubs face off Thursday -- and maybe again in mid-April. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
                        Islanders take road winning streak into matchup with the Senators

                        Islanders take road winning streak into matchup with the Senators

                        New York Islanders (39-24-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (34-24-9, in the Atlantic Division)
                        Rangers try to keep road win streak alive in matchup with the Blue Jackets

                        Rangers try to keep road win streak alive in matchup with the Blue Jackets

                        New York Rangers (28-32-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (35-21-11, in the Metropolitan Division)
                        Devils bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Capitals

                        Devils bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Capitals

                        New Jersey Devils (35-31-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division)
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