Why did Thornton leave the Sharks?

Thornton, after 15 seasons in San Jose, left the Sharks to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency on a one-year contract. He told reporters Sunday that leaving San Jose for Toronto was “the hardest hockey decision I’ve ever had to make.” Luckily, he had another Bay Area legend ease his mind.

Did Joe Thornton get traded from the Sharks?

Exactly 15 years ago today, on Nov. 30, 2005, the Boston Bruins traded their captain at the time, center Joe Thornton, to the San Jose Sharks. This transaction would go on to change these two franchises drastically.

Did Joe Thornton want to be traded?

He was never able to help get the Sharks over the hump, though. Thornton was upset that he wasn’t traded to a contender at the trade deadline this past season. At 41, it’s easy to understand his desire to want to move on to a franchise he knows will be competing for a Stanley Cup title next season.

Did Joe Thornton get suspended?

The NHL suspended San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton for a check on Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Nosek during San Jose’s 6-3 defeat in Sunday’s Game 3.

Is Joe Thornton still on the San Jose Sharks?

Joe Thornton headed home to Toronto last offseason, leaving behind 15 years of Sharks history in San Jose. Now, after a year with the Maple Leafs, Thornton is going back to a warmer climate. He’s joining the Florida Panthers, the team announced Friday morning. Thornton, the Sharks’ No.

When did Joe Thornton leave the Sharks?

PUBLISHED: October 16, 2020 at 1:58 p.m. | UPDATED: October 18, 2020 at 5:10 a.m. In the hours before it became public, that he was leaving the Sharks after 15 years to join the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joe Thornton made sure to get in touch with several of his suddenly ex-teammates.

When was Joe Thorton traded?

November 30, 2005
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.

What team is Joe Thornton on 2021?

the Florida Panthers
Star center Joe Thornton has signed a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers for the 24th season of his legendary career.

What happened Joe Thorton?

Joe Thornton explained what went into his decision to sign with the Florida Panthers for the upcoming NHL season. Joe Thornton’s quest for that elusive Stanley Cup will continue in Florida. The Panthers announced Friday that they’ve signed the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer to a one-year contract.

Has Joe Thornton won the Stanley Cup?

Thornton has never won a Stanley Cup in his 23-year NHL career and will aim to chase one with a Panthers team that finished in second place in the Central Division last season.

Who is Joe Thornton’s wife?

Tabea Pfendsackm. 2009
Joe Thornton/Wife
Personal life. Thornton is married to Tabea Pfendsack, whom he met while playing in Switzerland during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The couple has a daughter and a son.