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'He's Almost Everybody's Mentor Here': Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Brought Joe Thornton Along On Maple Leafs' Team Bonding Trip
When Auston Matthews heard the Toronto Maple Leafs were having another mentors trip, he knew exactly who to call. Joe Thornton spent one season with the Maple Leafs in 2021, during the season which had the Canadian division.
Captain Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Selected Joe Thornton For Leafs' Mentors Trip
Auston Matthews opens up about the reasoning behind choosing former teammate Joe Thornton as his mentor, on the Leafs' mentors trip. After a standout performance
Why Auston Matthews invited Joe Thornton on the Maple Leafs’ mentors trip
As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.
'He Seems Like Mr. Popular': Steven Lorentz And Other Maple Leafs Reveal What It's Like To Have Joe Thornton On Team's Mentors Trip
Joe Thornton has brought the entertainment on the Toronto Maple Leafs' mentors trip. Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews brought the 45-year-old along on the trip. The two have grown close since Thornton played for the Maple Leafs in the 2020-21 season.
Joe Thornton's Invitation Fuels Talks of a Potential Toronto Maple Leafs Return
With Joe Thornton a part of the Maple Leafs mentor trip, it could open the door to a potential reunion, but in a much less competitive role. It was a great sign to see Joe Thornton among a bevy of mentors the Maple Leafs players brought on their most recent road trip.
Matthews brings Thornton on Maple Leafs Mentors Trip
Auston Matthews made a Jumbo pick for his mentor. The Maple Leafs captain brought former teammate Joe Thornton along on the team’s Mentors Trip this week. Thornton and Matthews were teammates with the Maple Leafs during the 2020-21 season.
'It's Great To Have Him With Us': Joe Thornton Attends Maple Leafs' Game As Auston Matthews' Guest For Club's Upcoming Mentors Trip
This year, a familiar face is returning to the organization, Joe Thornton, who was chosen by star forward Auston Matthews to accompany the team as his guest, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman noted on X on Sunday.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Explains Why Sharks' Joe Thornton Was His Mentor Choice
Auston Matthews explained why he brought San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton on the Toronto Maple Leafs Mentor trip.
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The Sharks retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 jersey in an emotional ceremony
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates with the perfect passes that helped them score goals. His jersey retirement ceremony Saturday was an opportunity for ...