Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton
Joseph Eric Thorntonis a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centreman and an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play seven seasons with the club, three as its captain. During the 2005–06 season, he was traded to the Sharks. Splitting the campaign between the two teams, he received the Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies as the...
handful left nice pick played practiced seeing since time
We've only practiced not even a handful of times yet. It's just nice seeing him back there. It's been a long time since we've played together, so it's nice to pick up where we left off.
both deserved played shame teams
Both teams played hard. We deserved to win. It's a shame to lose.
likes pass
It pretty much comes down to I like to pass and he likes to score.
seeing waking
It's nice. It's different waking up and seeing sunshine.
funny happens nice shoot
It's nice to see some funny goals. That's what happens when you shoot the puck.
love quicker style
It's much quicker out here than in the East. I love the style of play out here.
pride reflects
It's something that reflects pride in their profession,
chance definitely ending everybody funny hungry last league left montreal playing sour taste team worked year
It's funny how that worked out, us and Montreal playing again. It will be a chance for a little redemption, I hope. I think everybody in the league is going to be hungry this year after not playing last year. Our team is definitely going to be hungry because that ending two years ago left a sour taste in all of us.
enjoy playing
It's been a lot of fun. We just enjoy playing with each other.
great
It's great to come back up 3-1, but we still need one more,
coming fans saw sharks talked
It's just unfortunate. It's just too bad. I talked to Hal, and he said he saw me coming and that it was just one of those things. It's just too bad. All the fans wanted to see me play. At least they saw the Sharks win.
analyze easy talented
It's just been real easy for us to play together. I don't try to analyze it too much. He's a really talented guy, but he's still really down-to-earth.
finally guys playing
It was a lot of fun...seeing all the guys and finally playing our first game.
face final five gain hope key missing obviously players playoff playoffs trying
They were obviously missing five key players and we're trying to gain that final playoff spot. We need every win, every game. I hope we make the playoffs and face them again.