Joe Thornton Once Welcomed A Homeless Woman And ... as the two entered the NHL together as the top two picks in the 1997 draft and spent 13 seasons playing side by side in San Jose.

(AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates ... by side as the entered the NHL as the top two picks in the 1997 draft and spent 13 seasons together in San Jose.

Marleau was asked about what he remembers about hearing about the trade and that the only player picked ahead of him in the 1997 ... Game: Joe Pavelski Returns To San Jose To Honor Joe Thornton ...

Joe Thornton was given the ultimate respect by the San Jose Sharks Saturday night, as the team he is most identified with retired his No. 19 jersey just before a game against the Buffalo Sabres at ...