BREAKING: Joe Thornton Returns To The NHL

Future Hall-of-Famer Joe Thornton has made his return to the NHL with one of his former teams.

Thornton Returns With The Sharks

Last offseason Joe Thronton retired from the NHL putting his playing career to bed. However, Thornton is eager to stay around the NHL scene and is continuing to help out in other facets.

Today Thronton was spotted helping current San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture on his road to recovery by giving him passes.

Thornton is not listed among the Sharks staff but he will likely be returning to the team in some capacity in the future.

More details to come.

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