SAN JOSE Sharks  
  19 - C
Joe Thornton

Age: 30
Date of birth: July 02, 1979
Place of birth: London, Ont., Canada
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 235
Shoots: L
Salary: $ 7,200,000
NHL Seasons: 11
Drafted by Boston in 1997 (1/1).
Acquired in a trade with Boston in 2005.
PERFORMANCE:
HOT
3 pts in last 2 GP
CURRENT STATUS: On roster
 GPGAPts+/-PIMPPGSHGGWGShotsPtsPG
2009-10 SAN JOSE236202624200471.13
ON PACE822171927147001671.13
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.
PLAYER NEWS
11/18/2009  Cheechoo's big season was a "perfect storm"
11/17/2009  Thornton strong in Sharks' loss
11/14/2009  Heatley and Sharks steal 3-1 win
11/10/2009  Setoguchi will dress on Tuesday vs. Preds
11/10/2009  Vesce set to return on Tuesday for Sharks
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MOVEMENTS & INJURIES
7/01/2007
Re-signed by the San Jose Sharks to a three-year contract extension.
10/20/2005
Missed 3 games (back injury).
10/13/2005
Back injury, day-to-day.
8/11/2005
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Boston Bruins to a three-year contract.
7/31/2005
Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer.
8/17/2004
Re-signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-year contract.
7/16/2004
Filed for salary arbitration.
7/08/2004
NHL lockout: Signed with the HC Davos of the Swiss National League.
6/30/2004
Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer.
4/07/2004
Missed the last 2 games of the regular season (upper body injury).
4/03/2004
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
1/27/2004
Missed 3 games (cheekbone injury).
1/20/2004
Cheekbone injury, day-to-day.
1/19/2004
Cheekbone injury, left Monday's game.
1/17/2003
Missed 5 games (infected elbow).
1/07/2003
Infected elbow, day-to-day.
12/02/2002
Signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-year contract extension.
4/06/2002
Missed 13 games (shoulder injury).
3/08/2002
Shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely
3/01/2002
Suspended by the NHL for 3 games.
2/06/2001
Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
12/18/2000
Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
12/08/2000
Missed 6 games (charley horse).
11/26/2000
Charley horse, day-to-day.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
11/30/2005    Boston Bruins traded Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks for Marco Sturm, Brad Stuart and Wayne Primeau.
6/21/1997    Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round (1st overall) in 1997.

CAREER HONORS & AWARDS
NHL - Hart Trophy (MVP)2005-06
NHL - Art Ross Trophy (Leading Scorer)2005-06
NHL - First All-Star Team2005-06
NHL - Second All-Star Team2007-08 (Center), 2002-03
Played in NHL All-Star2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02
Canadian Major Junior - Rookie of the Year1995-96
OHL - Emms Family Award (Rookie of the Year)1995-96
OHL - Second All-Star Team1996-97
CAREER STATISTICS
YrTeamLeaGPGAPts+/-PIMPPGSHGGWGShotsPtsPG
2009-10San JoseNHL236202624200471.13
2008-09San JoseNHL82256186165611031391.05
2007-08San JoseNHL82296796185911051781.17
2006-07San JoseNHL822292114244410052131.39
2005-06San JoseNHL5820729231558041351.59
BostonNHL239243306302601.43
Total Bos/SJNHL812996125316111061951.54
Team CanadaOlympic6123-0----0.50
2004-05DavosSwi40104454-80----1.35
2003-04BostonNHL7723507318984061870.95
2002-03BostonNHL7736651011210912241961.31
2001-02BostonNHL6622466871276051521.03
2000-01BostonNHL72373471-410719151810.99
1999-00BostonNHL81233760-5825031710.74
1998-99BostonNHL811625413697011280.51
1997-98BostonNHL55347-619001330.13
1996-97Sault Ste. MarieOHL594181122291231107-2.07
1995-96Sault Ste. MarieOHL66304676-53----1.15
1994-95St. ThomasOJHL-B504064104-53----2.08
1993-94ElginOMHA678385168-45----2.51
St. ThomasOJHL-B6268-2----1.33
TotalNHL8592715978681168359834418201.01
TotalOHL12571127198-176----1.58
TotalSwi40104454-80----1.35
TotalOMHA678385168-45----2.51
TotalOJHL-B564270112-55----2.00
TotalOlympic6123-0----0.50
CAREER PLAYOFF STATISTICS
YrTeamLeaGPGAPts+/-PIMPPGSHGGWGShotsPtsPG
2008-09San JoseNHL6145-35100170.83
2007-08San JoseNHL13281032101290.77
2006-07San JoseNHL1111011210000231.00
2005-06San JoseNHL11279-412101230.82
Team CanadaOlympic-----------
2004-05DavosSwi1442024-29----1.71
2003-04BostonNHL7000-614000140.00
2002-03BostonNHL5123-54100120.60
2001-02BostonNHL6246010000141.00
2000-01BostonNHL-----------
1999-00BostonNHL-----------
1998-99BostonNHL1136914202150.82
1997-98BostonNHL60000900030.00
1996-97Sault Ste. MarieOHL1111819-24----1.73
1995-96Sault Ste. MarieOHL4112-11----0.50
1994-95St. ThomasOJHL-B-----------
1993-94ElginOMHA-----------
St. ThomasOJHL-B-----------
TotalNHL76124153-12706041500.70
TotalOHL1512921-35----1.40
TotalSwi1442024-29----1.71
TotalOMHA-----------
TotalOJHL-B-----------
TotalOlympic-----------
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