Joe thornton all star game

Game Used Sticks Autographed Items Memorabilia If you have an item identical or similar to this auction lot, please contact us to discuss consigning. Watch this item! Click any image for full-size. Thornton began his NHL career with the Bruins in at the age of Ironically, Joe was off to a quick start that year with the Bruins, a trend that accelerated after arriving in the Shark Tank.

This was the first time that such honors were awarded to a player that played for two different teams in a season. Joe has spent the past 9 seasons with the Sharks. C 6' 4" lb Age: 42 Florida Panthers. Florida Panthers. View More. Signed as a free agent by Davos Swiss , September 16, Signed as a free agent by Toronto, October 16, Signed as a free agent by Florida, August 13, NHL Career. JAN 8. JAN 6. JAN 4. One example is baseball legend Cal Ripken.

In the midst of a miserable season, he was voted into the game in Seattle. And they did with a lengthy standing ovation prior to his first at-bat. All-Star Games live for moments like this. When you have the chance to honor a genuine legend of the game in front of the fans who adore him, you do it. Every single time. Put him in. Ditto for Alexander Ovechkin in Washington.

For most players, an All-Star berth is a nice honor. I could try to make the case for Thornton in other ways, but these are unimportant. He is among the best third line centers in the league, which is not nearly enough to get selected on a merit basis.