Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates ... "Thank you for making hockey fun, even in the hardest moments," Marleau said in his tribute. "I'm very thankful and honored that your ...

Jumbo Joe led the offense ... That's who they (the Thornton's) are." It was a touching tribute to Thornton and his family. Amidst a night of celebrating his on-ice achievements and skills ...

On Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks officially retired Joe Thornton’s No. 19 ... next to mine up there,” Marleau said in a video tribute. “It just makes me happy.” ...

Last night, Jumbo Joe, saw his number go up to the rafters ... former teammates were asked to talk about Thornton in a tribute video and Murray had a particularly touching story to tell.