[36] In January 2018, Thornton injured his ACL and MCL and missed the remainder of the season recovering from surgery.[37][38]. Orpik rebuffed Thorntons invitation and at 11:06 of the first period, after a whistle due to Penguins winger James Neal kneeing Bruins winger Brad Marchand in the head, Thornton approached a thicket of players from both teams, slew-footed Orpik from behind and, while Orpik was on the ice, punched him at least twice. [4], On December 7, 2013, Thornton tried to goad Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik into fighting after Orpik delivered a borderline hit on Bostons Loui Eriksson early in the first period. Forward Patrick Marleau, 37, who played the first-round series with a broken left thumb, also is a pending unrestricted free agent. An enforcer throughout his career, he won two Stanley Cups with the Anaheim Ducks (2007) and the Boston Bruins (2011). On December 14, 2013, Thornton was suspended for fifteen games. He's such a contagious guy to be around and was appreciative as a young coach, having to scratch a (likely Hockey) Hall of Famer is never easy, and he never made it anything about anything else besides just whatever the boys need to win. [32] Thornton recorded 16 goals and 49 assists during the 201415 season as the Sharks failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2003. Joe Thornton Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com Thornton downplayed what he endured to play in the four playoff games. And there's not too many players like that.". Thornton was a teammate of Panthers executive Roberto Luongo on the 2010 Canadian Olympic men's hockey team that won gold in Vancouver. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [50] Thornton would play 34 games and score a career-low 10-points, including his 450th goal. All Rights Reserved. Having held Swiss citizenship since 2019, he did not count against the import limit.[45][46]. Steve Thornton (born March 8, 1973) is a Canadian -born British former professional ice hockey player. Joseph Eric Thornton (born July 2, 1979) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who last played for Florida Panthers. 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. How did it feel to win the Stanley Cup two times? Joe Thornton to play 24th NHL season after signing with Florida - ESPN - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! The Lightning defeated the Panthers 2-0 at Amalie Arena in Tampa to complete a four-game sweep of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Second Round. "I don't take anything for granted.". The Associated Press contributed to this report. The 10 points were his second-fewest in the NHL, ahead of the seven (three goals, four assists) he had in 55 games for Boston as an 18-year-old rookie in 1997-98. You played more than 700 games in the NHL, you won the Stanley Cup twice, you were a well-respected teammate. "If I want to be remembered for something it would be the giving back and being in the community and being a good teammate. Facebook Star center Joe Thornton has signed a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers for the 24th season of his legendary career. If your team doesn't do well on the hockey side, you're gone. QuantHockey. Thornton finished the 201516 season with 19 goals and 63 assists as the Sharks returned to the playoffs after a one-year slump. I was just relaxed watching.". 1 pick in the 1997 NHL Draft after he played two seasons with Sault Ste. He had his 11th consecutive 20-goal season in 2010-11. Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Chynoweth, Thornton & Player Development MarieGreyhounds. [46] Joe and former Sharks teammate Scott Thornton are first cousins. All rights reserved. "Other than my daughter being born those are the two greatest days of my life. "I start June 1 moving into the front office of the Florida Panthers. In the off-season, Thornton was honoured for his regular season play and was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league' regular season MVP to go with his Art Ross Trophy. Thornton has thrown 5.1 major-league innings this season, and he surrendered his first earned . Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Ashton Thornton, 2008-02-20 Surrey, BC, CAN Canada. We encourage you to review it carefully here. Facing their in-state rival Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2014 playoffs, the Sharks won the first three games in the best-of-seven series. Joseph Eric Thornton is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player who serves as the centre and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks. "Kind of wish I'd played with him," said Panthers interim coach Andrew Brunette, who played 16 NHL seasons before turning his attention to coaching. I'm going to start getting into some other stuff. The business side, as long as you're putting an effort in, things are trending upward, you're usually safe. [8][9] 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 199394 season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Thornton was a part-owner of a restaurant in Pembroke, Massachusetts named Turner's Yard, which closed in 2014. Hockey players are a different breed. Thornton was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on July 2 . Most recently in the USHS-Prep with Northwood School. He suffered a fractured right cheekbone in a fight with New York Rangers centre Eric Lindros during a game on January 19, 2004. But everything is about ultimately winning the Stanley Cup, and the Panthers are right there in my opinion.". "Everybody loves to be around him," Panthers forward Anton Lundell said. Everyone saw me throw the skates in the garbage [after his final game]. I'm not putting those things on for a long time. Thornton returned to the lineup on February 27, recording 20 points in 44 games. [1] Playing career Thornton was drafted in the first round (third overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. Thornton made a cameo in the 2012 film Ted as an audience member at a Norah Jones concert. I think they're in a good place now with [general manager] Dale [Tallon] and the management team they have. Most games played by the first overall selection in the NHL Entry draft, currently 1714. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Scott Thornton, 1971-01-09 London, ON, CAN Canada. He's got a lot of things going on. The second time, when I won it in Boston, probably meant more because I was more involved in winning it. 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.[22]. How many seasons did you play in the NHL? There's a lot of variables that go into that decision, and the very first one being me sitting down and talking with both of them. Enter Search Term. Coyotes Announce 2023 Development Camp Roster | NHL.com Ben Thornton - Elite Prospects All Rights Reserved. ", "There's been a few. Thornton has been practicing with HC Davos of the Swiss National League during the offseason. He's a guy that when you talk to him everyone around him starts talking like him.". "I just try to live in the moment and go from there.". Of course, I'd like to come. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are going on now. It was easy for me to join this group and for them allowing me to be part of it was great.". SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today the roster for the team's 2023 Development Camp, which will be held at Ice Den Scottsdale . [48] On January 16, 2021, Thornton scored his first goal as a Maple Leaf. In the off-season, Thornton signed a three-year contract extension worth US$21.6million that kept him with the Sharks until June 2011. Although Shawn has been retired from hockey now, he earned quite fame from his gameplays back in the days. 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Player Facts Date of Birth 2008 Position F Age 15 Height 5'10" / 178 cm Place of Birth Hingham, MA, USA Weight 174 lbs / 79 kg Nation USA Shoots L Youth Team - Contract - Use/Embed statistics Default Per Game Average Coaches Played For Player Statistics Endorsements TJ Thornton has no endorsements yet. National Hockey League, n.d. Thornton expressed dissatisfaction with not being traded to a playoff team after the February 24 trade deadline to give him the opportunity to win his first Stanley Cup, as had happened with longtime teammate Marleau. Do you have a blog? June 26, 2016. One day later, Thornton started his fifth NHL season. Thornton also won the Hart Trophy as MVP; his 96 assists surpassed the 94 points by 2003-04 Art Ross Trophy winner Martin St. Louis. Wasn't because I enjoyed it or enjoyed punching people. NHL", "Felger & Mazz: Ex-GM Mike O'Connell "Glad" Bruins Won Before Sharks", "10 years later: Remembering the Joe Thornton trade", "NHL 2007 Playoffs San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings Yahoo! In the 2016 playoffs, the Sharks beat the Kings in the first round in five games, avenging a previous loss to them two years earlier. It's exciting around here now.". Thornton played minor hockey for his hometown Oshawa Minor Generals of the OMHA's Eastern AAA League. Thornton undecided about returning for 25th NHL season All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Thornton played in only one playoff game with the Panthers, that being the series finale against the Lightning. Thornton's production declined to 73 points in 77 games in the 200304 campaign. He's a pretty funny guy. I did a job for a living and I'm going to have to explain to my kids one day why I did it. Thornton and Orpik, who are friends, were part of a group of players who had worked out together in the offseason and during the NHL lockout. 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