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Thornton willing to take 1-year deal to return to Sharks
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Joe Thornton would accept a trade if the fans didn't want him in
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Joe Thornton era ends: Sharks' longtime center signs with Maple Leafs
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Why Joe Thornton Deserves to Be Captain
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Joe Thornton plans to play past the 2020-21 season
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Joe Thornton excited to play San Jose Sharks at SAP Center
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Sharks Could Be Preparing for a Reunion with Joe Thornton
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San Jose Sharks: There is no doubt that Joe Thornton will re-sign
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Longtime Shark Joe Thornton joins Maple Leafs on 1-year deal
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Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau sign new multi-year deals with San
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BREAKING: Thornton Officially Retires From NHL