![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.thestarimages.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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Joe Thornton can give the Maple Leafs what they need most — just like Bobby Clarke did for me | 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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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 Joe Thornton White Authentic Player Hockey Jersey (52 - Large), Jerseys - Amazon Canada
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Unsigned Toronto Maple Leafs Joe Thornton Fanatics Authentic Blue Jersey Skating with Puck vs. Edmonton Oilers Photograph
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