![I need to win a Stanley Cup.' Joe Thornton made a tough decision to leave San Jose for the Leafs — with some help from an NFL legend | The Star I need to win a Stanley Cup.' Joe Thornton made a tough decision to leave San Jose for the Leafs — with some help from an NFL legend | The Star](https://images.thestar.com/y2ibdKtTWJ2VILF0-oLf1-tFgkE=/1086x724/smart/filters:cb(1603319196098)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/leafs/2020/10/18/i-need-to-win-a-stanley-cup-joe-thornton-made-a-tough-decision-to-join-the-toronto-maple-leafs-after-15-years-with-the-san-jose-sharks-with-a-little-help-from-an-nfl-legend/thornton.jpg)
I need to win a Stanley Cup.' Joe Thornton made a tough decision to leave San Jose for the Leafs — with some help from an NFL legend | The Star
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End of an era: San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton moves on, signs 1-year deal with Maple Leafs - ABC7 San Francisco
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The Maple Leafs announce jersey numbers for Joe Thornton, TJ Brodie and other new signings - Article - Bardown
![NHL Jersey Numbers on Twitter: "F Joe Thornton will wear jersey number 97 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Number never worn before in team history. #LeafsForever https://t.co/rAv7WzFmki" / Twitter NHL Jersey Numbers on Twitter: "F Joe Thornton will wear jersey number 97 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Number never worn before in team history. #LeafsForever https://t.co/rAv7WzFmki" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkkPp8SXIAMlNkU.png)
NHL Jersey Numbers on Twitter: "F Joe Thornton will wear jersey number 97 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Number never worn before in team history. #LeafsForever https://t.co/rAv7WzFmki" / Twitter
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Men's Toronto Maple Leafs #97 Joe Thornton White Adidas Stitched NHL Jersey on sale,for Cheap,wholesale from China
![Brodie Brazil on Twitter: "Joe Thornton has officially signed a 1-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. https://t.co/1LoEIJxgyM" / Twitter Brodie Brazil on Twitter: "Joe Thornton has officially signed a 1-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. https://t.co/1LoEIJxgyM" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkerUJaVoAALBoj.jpg)