Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs have signed forward Joe Thornton to a one-year contract worth $700,000.
The 41-year old Thornton has recorded 420 goals and 1089 assists for 1509 points in 1636 games.
Patrick Marleau: “For more than two decades, Jumbo and I have been friends, with the vast majority of those years being teammates, too. I now consider him a brother. Toronto has gained a tremendous influence, and we will miss his presence here in San Jose. Good luck in TO!”
Kevin Kurz: Before the news broke yesterday that Thornton had signed with the Maple Leafs, he was calling some of his Sharks teammates to let them know.