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Joe Thornton

San Jose Sharks

1979/07/02 30

6-4 235

London, Ont., Canada

11

the Boston Bruins in 1997 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Sharks 18 4 18 22 1 2 1 0 0 0 38

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Possesses great on-ice vision and creates numerous scoring chances for his linemates. Uses his reach to make things happen. Has terrific size and strength with the puck.
Flaws
  • Doesn't score as many goals as his talent suggests, and could stand to shoot the puck more often. Can be thrown off his game in critical spots.
Career Potential
  • Elite playmaking center.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2007 Re-signed by the San Jose Sharks to a three-year contract extension.
October 20, 2005 Missed 3 games (back injury).
October 13, 2005 Back injury, day-to-day.
August 11, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Boston Bruins to a three-year contract.
July 31, 2005 Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer.
August 17, 2004 Re-signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-year contract.
July 16, 2004 Filed for salary arbitration.
July 8, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the HC Davos of the Swiss National League.
June 30, 2004 Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer.
April 7, 2004 Missed the last 2 games of the regular season (upper body injury).
April 3, 2004 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
January 27, 2004 Missed 3 games (cheekbone injury).
January 20, 2004 Cheekbone injury, day-to-day.
January 19, 2004 Cheekbone injury, left Monday's game.
January 17, 2003 Missed 5 games (infected elbow).
January 7, 2003 Infected elbow, day-to-day.
December 2, 2002 Signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-year contract extension.
April 6, 2002 Missed 13 games (shoulder injury).
March 8, 2002 Shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely
March 1, 2002 Suspended by the NHL for 3 games.
February 6, 2001 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
December 18, 2000 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
December 8, 2000 Missed 6 games (charley horse).
November 26, 2000 Charley horse, day-to-day.

Trades

November 30, 2005 Boston Bruins traded Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks for Marco Sturm, Brad Stuart and Wayne Primeau.
June 21, 1997 Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round (1st overall) in 1997.

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