Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton
Joseph Eric Thorntonis a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centreman and an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play seven seasons with the club, three as its captain. During the 2005–06 season, he was traded to the Sharks. Splitting the campaign between the two teams, he received the Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies as the...
came grew picked proud second settled
I'm proud of they came back. In the second half, they settled in and picked it up. We grew up tonight.
against experience extra goes growth physical senior sophomore start three weight
When another team's senior lineman goes against a sophomore lineman, that's experience and physical growth and at least two extra years in the weight room. We can't make up for three years, but we can start right now.
best both ends feels penalty playing
I think both ends of the rink, it feels like my best year. I'm playing more penalty kill than I ever have.
came good third
We just came out flat, that's all it was. We had a good third period, but the first two were not so good.
both matter nick talked
I talked to Nick and Rayzor (Sunday) and they want to be here. They both want to play here. I think it's just a matter of time.
both gonna guys knows management talked
I think we're gonna get those guys signed, ... I've talked to both of them and I know they want to be here. They're just doing what they think they need to do, but they know we need them here and management knows that, too. I still think they will get it done and they'll be here soon.
great pleased
Judson's a great kid. I'm real pleased with him.
came guy limit lots miss patience potential rookie sky
Being a rookie at 18, he came in and didn't miss a beat. This year, just his patience for a young guy is uncanny and he has lots of confidence. The sky is the limit for his potential right now.