[MILESTONE] Joe Thornton Scores His 1,000th Career NHL Assist, the 13th Ever To Do So

[tony d]

Good for him, what a great player he's been. Should have been a top 100 player all time.

 

[sjsharks92]

My MAN!

If this were the 80's he would be finishing on the all time list in the top 5. Behind only guys like Gretzky

Do people realize how insane his point totals are for this era?

1000 assists in today's NHL. The only guy not named Gretzky or Lemieux to get back to back 90 assist seasons.

My man is only a few points away from cracking top 20 all time points. If this were the 80's, this iron man is likely finishing top 5 in points behind only the Howe's and Gretzky's

He has a legit shot at finishing top 5 in assists(If Jagr ever retires) as he is only 42 assists behind 5th all time. If this were the 80's, Jumbo Joe goes down as #2 behind Gretzky for assists

And 2 lockouts LMAO

Very well summed up.

 

[BLNY]

Great accomplishment. Congrats.

 

[sjsharks92]

Now 11th all time in era adjusted points.

That's simply incredible.

But not a top 100 player

 

[SenzZen]

Congrats, Jumbo!

I hope his Dad was in attendance!

 

[hagelin1381]

Congrats, Jumbo!

I hope his Dad was in attendance!

i still die every time i see this. Congrats Joe, he was really fun to watch. getting old. still one of the best passers though

 

[pikkuvaimo]

Another legend who should've been on the top 100 list instead of Toews.

Jumbo Joe, Living Legend

I agree with you gentlemans.

Jumbo Joe. Big Joe. the Big Man. A Legend. One of my all time favourites.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

You're right. Let's look back on the other nine ****ing hundred and ninety ****ing nine and see which ones count.

Or you can look at it like the Jets scored with 7 seconds left so in reality, that empty netter was the game winning goal. Thornton assisted on the GWG for his 1000th assist.

 

[Barrie22]

Thornton didn't even act like he cared about the assist. Just skated off the ice trying to avoid all the pats on the head lol.

 

[sjsharks92]

Thornton didn't even act like he cared about the assist. Just skated off the ice trying to avoid all the pats on the head lol.

That's just who he is. Most humble guy on the ice.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

i still die every time i see this. Congrats Joe, he was really fun to watch. getting old. still one of the best passers though

The one on the right is actually his brother. The one on the left is pops.

 

[Barrie22]

That's just who he is. Most humble guy on the ice.

I am just glad hertl was on the ice for it. His smile and celebration made it all the better.

 

[Satastic]

Would have been impressive if he would have gotten the goalie from the bench.

That's what I'm sayin man

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

It is a shame that he does not get wayyyyy more attention than he does

Nothing against the Penguins, but seeing Thornton's thousand yard stare after losing in the Finals last year, actually wounded my soul. Such a quiet and powerful leader... I really wanted him to get one.

 

[sjsharks92]

It is a shame that he does not get wayyyyy more attention than he does

Nothing against the Penguins, but seeing Thornton's thousand yard stare after losing in the Finals last year, actually wounded my soul. Such a quiet and powerful leader... I really wanted him to get one.

Everybody that plays with him loves him. I'd have to think it hurt his teammates too. Playing with a guy like that has to make you want it more for him.

 

[JPE123]

ton of respect for Jumbo. Great player

 

[Maurice Del Taco]

Happy for him. I like him although I never really liked the sharks nor bruins. Good for you Jumbo

 

[BrendanGallagher11]

Greatest player never to win a cup

 

[TheStroker]

Such a great achievement, and it couldn't have happened to a better ambassador or classy guy like Big Joe.

Now more then ever, those clowns that left him off the top 100 list should be making statements as to exactly why they felt that way, and then immediately be punched in the mouth.

 

[JeremyTB]

And the Bruins traded him for Wayne Primeau, Stuart, and some other nobody.

 

[BruinLVGA]

Congrats on Joe's milestone.

Btw... Isn't that little kid, between Joe and Samsonov, Ryan Donato, 2nd round pick of the Bruins in 2014, currently playing for Harvard?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

And the Bruins traded him for Wayne Primeau, Stuart, and some other nobody.

Marco Sturm is less of a nobody than either Primeau or Stuart. lol