TORONTO -- Joe Thornton always did things his way.
Larger than life on the ice and away from the rink, the big forward with a radiating personality, elite vision, soft hands and a sparkling smile has been unapologetically unique since stepping into the NHL spotlight at age 18.
Now, the man affectionately known as "Jumbo Joe" is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Thornton was inducted Monday alongside fellow 2025 class members Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker in the player category.