Playing in the NHL, year by year, you learn to deal with things a little better. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
You need somebody to be firm with you and hard on you and watch you progress. — Joe Thornton Copy Share
As I get older, I think I'm going to continue to be a better player and a better captain. — Joe Thornton Copy Share
Growing up, I wanted to play with the bigger kids, so having two brothers, you had to stick your nose in there and try… — Joe Thornton Copy Share
I really do enjoy coming to the rink and working hard, putting the time in as you need when you get older. But the… — Joe Thornton Copy Share
Every day, just enjoy it. It goes by so fast. But put the work in and you'll be rewarded. — Joe Thornton Copy Share
Being in hockey shape is totally different than any other kind of fitness. You can run and bike and work out all summer and… — Joe Thornton Copy Share
To have the luxury of passing to two goal-scorers is something I enjoy. You look forward to coming to the rink because you know… — Joe Thornton Copy Share
I have a big frame to fend off some defenders and buy some time as I wait for guys to get open. — Joe Thornton Copy Share
