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NHL99: Joe Thornton pushed teammates to the brink, but they loved him for it - The Athletic
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Duhatschek Notebook: Joe Thornton being patient with recovery, as difficult as that is - The Athletic
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Inside Joe Thornton's return to Switzerland ahead of Maple Leafs debut
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Ranking NHL's best and worst prospect pools: Teams 17-32
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Joe Thornton's grey beard belies his age and his value as the San Jose Sharks forward soars near the top of the NHL scoring race
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NHL Rank: Top-100 player predictions for the 2023-24 season - ESPN
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Will Joe Thornton and/or Patrick Marleau get traded? Five questions facing the Sharks in the second half - The Athletic
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Joe Thornton Undecided About His Playing Future
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Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career
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Sharks' expansion plan could hinge on re-signing Thornton before draft
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Sharks legend Joe Thornton's NHL future undecided after Panthers' playoff exit – NBC Sports Bay Area & California