SAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks fans showed up in droves to SAP Center on Saturday to pay tribute to one of hockey’s all-time greats, larger-than-life personality “Jumbo” Joe Thornton.

His first season in San Jose was in 2005-06, the year the Sharks traded with the Boston Bruins for the man who would become the face of their franchise, Joe Thornton. Last night, Jumbo Joe ...

Thornton, 45, was on stage in Las Vegas this ... That would up the possibility that he will be in the building when his new ...

Thornton's infectious attitude and drive to ... everything I know about him and everything I've heard about him." Jumbo Joe gave a long, heartfelt speech to a sold-out SAP Center crowd.

It’s been a tough season for Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, but they’ve found joy in living with two San Jose Sharks ...

(AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates ... tributes on a lengthy video to the player simply known as “Jumbo.” “It feels good to be back,” Thornton said.

The San Jose Sharks are set to retire Joe Thornton’s #19 jersey in a ceremony on Saturday (Nov. 23), giving the franchise legend an honor only one other Shark has received. The forward played 15 ...

Thornton played for both teams and earned an ... Evgeni Nabokov created a unique set-up for the event that honored Jumbo Joe and Patrick Marleau. He showed off his pads with a save that felt ...