No, Thornton isn't returning to the NHL to chase Marleau's record. Thornton is back in Toronto in a mentorship role, brought ...

The mentor's trip stands apart from more traditional mom or dad trips that the team has organized in the past, providing ...

Auston Matthews made a Jumbo pick for his mentor. The Maple Leafs captain brought former teammate Joe Thornton along on the ...

With Joe Thornton a part of the Maple Leafs mentor trip, it could open the door to a potential reunion, but in a much less ...

As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone ...

Following a 24-year career in the NHL, Joe Thornton’s former teammates shared what made him so special off the ice. Thornton, 45, had his jersey retired by the San Jose Sharks — who Thornton ...

(AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates ... It’s fitting that they are side by side as the entered the NHL as the top two picks in the 1997 draft and spent 13 seasons ...

Wayne Gretzky owns a laundry list of NHL records, including the mark for the most career points. A player earns a point by either scoring a goal or getting an assist, which is credited to up to two ...

SAN JOSE --Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton, together again ... Even before they became NHL teammates when Thornton was traded to the Sharks by the Boston Bruins in 2005, the two were already ...

The Maple Leafs mentors trip — a twist on the fathers or mothers trips — got off to a successful start Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was extremely happy to have ex-NHL star Joe Thornton cheering him on during his recent game against the Philadelphia Flyers.