This was inevitable, but the Sharks have confirmed what we all knew was coming: they will be retiring Joe Thornton's number 19 and raising it to the rafters sometime in the 2024-25 season.
The date and opponent have yet to be determined, but Joe Thornton was bound to be the next Sharks legend to have his number retired after Patrick Marleau, and this was only fitting.
Thornton ranks first in Sharks franchise history in assists with 804, points per game with 0.96, power play points with 402, and plus-minus with +161. He is also second in points with 1,055 and and even-strength points with 645, third in games played with 1,104, and fourth in goals with 251 and game-winning goals with 40. In addition, Jumbo Joe played the best years of his playing career in a Sharks uniform and is bound to be enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the coming years.
Lastly, it would make the most sense for the Sharks to hold Joe Thornton's jersey retirement ceremony when they host one of the other teams he has previously played for, specifically the Bruins, Maple Leafs, or Panthers. Can't wait to hear more details about Joe Thornton's jersey retirement ceremony and bring them to you when more is announced!
Sources: sjsharks.com, San Jose Sharks PR
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