Joe Thornton Signs One-Year, $8M Sharks Contract — While On His Tractor
After all the talk and speculation, San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton will stay right where he is.
The All-Star center on Sunday signed a one-year contract worth $8 million, his agency announced. And apparently, Thornton literally signed the contract while on his tractor.
Client Joe Thornton, who turns 38 today, signing new 1 year contract with a total value of $8 million. Happy Birthday Jumbo! @SanJoseSharks pic.twitter.com/MzDU8ovEgp
— Top Shelf Sports Management Inc (@Topshelf_TSSM) July 3, 2017
Thornton reportedly had plenty of suitors (just how many, Joe?), but the 38-year-old playmaker decided against them, despite longtime teammate Patrick Marleau’s decision to sign a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Thornton said he had numerous conversations with Marleau over the week. "I'd hoped we'd play together, but it just worked out like this."
What do you think? Leave a comment.— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) July 3, 2017
Thornton recorded 50 points in 79 games last season, proving he still has what it takes to make an impact.
Thumbnail photo via Sergei Belski/USA TODAY Sports Images
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