Joe Thornton has been appointed as a player development coach and hockey operations advisor for the San Jose Sharks. Having spent 15 of his 24 NHL seasons with the Sharks, he was a captain from 2010 to 2013. Thornton was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025, with his No. 19 jersey retired in late 2024. He recorded 1,055 points while with the Sharks and concluded his career with 1,539 points across four teams. The Sharks made several front office changes, seeking a resurgence in their performance after two seasons at the bottom of the NHL.
Joe Thornton will join the San Jose Sharks as a player development coach and hockey operations advisor, following his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2025.
Thornton spent 15 of his 24 NHL seasons with the Sharks, scoring 251 goals and 804 assists, totaling 1,055 points during his time with the team.
The Sharks have made multiple changes to their front office, including the addition of former NHL player Thomas Vanek as a hockey operations advisor.
Despite his remarkable career and status as one of the best playmakers ever, Thornton never won a Stanley Cup as a player.
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