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 Image
I've played with a lot of good goal scorers in my career and a lot of good players. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
The shootout after overtime is a great idea, so nobody goes home with a tie. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
With a team that's tight, that's close, we enjoy playing for each other. And it's going to find success. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
Without the red line, I think it's going to be a lot more exciting game, and I think you're going to get… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
Nothing is won on your first shift and nothing is lost on your first shift, so it's about keeping things in perspective. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
As a young player, you really don't know if players look up to you, and maybe you're not sure how to be… — 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 Image
As I get older, I think I'm going to continue to be a better player and a better captain. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
Every day, just enjoy it. It goes by so fast. But put the work in and you'll be rewarded. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
