JOE
THORNTON
LW
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
220 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
24
years
Debut
Oct 8, 1997
Born
Jul 2, 1979
(45 yrs)
London, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Boston in 1997 (1/1).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-10-28 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2022-03-15 |
Missed 12 games (undisclosed).
|
| 2022-02-16 |
Undisclosed, injured reserve.
|
| 2021-11-18 |
Missed 8 games (undisclosed).
|
| 2021-10-30 |
Undisclosed, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Hart Trophy MVP | 2005-06 |
| NHL | Art Ross Trophy Leading Scorer | 2005-06 |
| NHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2005-06 |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2015-16, 2007-08, 2002-03, 1996-97 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 1995-96 |
| OHL | Emms Family Award Rookie of the Year | 1995-96 |
| Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal | 2010 (Canada) |
Scouting Report
One of NHL's all-time greatest passers can still get the puck onto teammates' sticks in prime scoring position. Even in his 40s, he knows how to use his size and strength to protect and control the puck. He is selfless to a fault, sometimes passing when taking the shot himself might be the better play. Has had to adapt to no longer being a No. 1 center in the NHL. His biggest problem in the final stages of his career has been speed, or a lack thereof.
Long Range Potential: One of the elite passers in NHL history.
