Joe Thornton, the iconic San Jose Sharks player, has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. His extraordinary career spanning 24 seasons marked him as one of the game's greatest playmakers, with impressive statistics including being sixth all-time in games played and fourteenth in points. Thornton, who captained the Sharks from 2010 to 2014, remains a foundational figure in the franchise's success despite never winning a Stanley Cup. He joins a select group of former Sharks now honored in the Hall of Fame.
"Joe Thornton has left an unforgettable mark on the City of San Jose during a 15-year run as the Sharks' best and most recognizable player."
"Thornton, known as one of the game's greatest playmakers and personalities, officially retired as a player in Oct. 2023 after 24 NHL seasons."
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