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Joe Thornton: Officially announces retirement
Joe Thornton officially announced his retirement from professional hockey Saturday.Thornton didn't play in 2022-23, so this announcement is more of a formality. While he never won a Stanley Cup, he was highly successful in his time in the NHL, playing in 1,714 regular-season games -- the most ever for a first-overall pick -- and another 187 playoff contests between the Bruins, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Panthers. He amassed 430 goals, 1,109 assists and 1,272 PIM in the regular season, and he added another 134 points in the postseason. Thornton also earned six All-Star nominations as well as the Hart Trophy and Art Ross Trophy in 2005-06. Internationally, Thornton claimed one Olympic gold medal, two gold medals at the World Cup of Hockey, one gold medal at the World Junior Championship and a silver medal in the 2005 World Championship.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Assist after seven games as scratch
Joe Thornton picked up an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.Jumbo Joe played 11:25 after being a healthy scratch the previous seven games. He's no longer a fantasy asset, but he's doing whatever his coach asks in order to fulfill his dream for a Cup.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Nets insurance goal
Joe Thornton scored a goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Ducks.Thornton struck early in the second period to finish the Florida Panthers' scoring in the game. The 42-year-old has played in three games since returning from an undisclosed injury that kept him out of the lineup for a month and a half. He's up to seven points, 21 shots on net and a minus-10 rating in 27 contests -- while he's a sure Hall-of-Famer, he's not very fantasy-relevant in the twilight of his career.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Returning Tuesday
Joe Thornton (undisclosed) will be activated from injured reserve and play Tuesday in San Jose, George Richards of Florida Panthers Press Box reports.With just six points in 24 games, the 42-year-old isn't exactly a fantasy darling these days, but the fact he's returning from a 13-game absence to face his old team in his old arena Tuesday is headline material. Thornton skated in the top-line right-wing spot at morning skate, so expect him to at least start in a top-six role against the Sharks.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Could return Tuesday
Joe Thornton (undisclosed) will "probably" be available Tuesday against the Sharks, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.Thornton will still need to be removed from injured reserve prior to getting back in the lineup. The veteran center has six points in 24 games this season. He's missed the last 13 games with an undisclosed injury.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Skates in non-contact jersey
Joe Thornton (undisclosed) practiced in a non-contact jersey Monday, per Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site.Thornton has missed the last seven games while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 42-year-old was struggling through a five-game point drought prior to landing on injured reserve. The next game on the Panthers' schedule is Thursday versus Ottawa.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Lands on injured reserve
Joe Thornton was designated for injured reserve with an undisclosed injury Wednesday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.Thornton sat out against the Rangers on Feb. 1 but it appeared at the time the 42-year-old center was just serving as a healthy scratch. Instead, it appears the Ontario native is dealing with a more significant injury. Considering the team can use retroactive IR and Thornton hasn't played since Jan. 31, he could be activated at any time moving forward.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Participating Saturday
Joe Thornton will participate in Saturday's game against San Jose, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Thornton has averaged 10:59 of ice time -- 1:27 during the power play -- and recorded six points over 22 appearances this season. The 42-year-old will play in place of Frank Vatrano and likely undertake bottom-six responsibilities, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami adds.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Scores on power play Sunday
Joe Thornton scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.Thornton got the Florida Panthers on the board at 7:41 of the third period with his third goal of the season. The 42-year-old center has contributed five points, including two power-play goals, in 16 appearances this year. He's added 13 shots on net, a minus-4 rating and 13 hits while playing in a bottom-six role.
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Panthers' Joe Thornton: Taken off IR
Joe Thornton (undisclosed) was removed from injured reserve Thursday, per NHL.com.This move indicates that Thornton will most likely suit up against the Devils on Thursday. The 42-year-old forward missed the last eight games while dealing with an injury. He's averaging a career-low 10:26 of ice time with one goal through six games this season.
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