Breaking : Joe Thornton finalize new deal!

We just learned Joe Thornton inked a new one year, 8M$ AAV deal with the Sharks!

He’s back!#SJSharks re-sign forward Joe Thornton to a one-year contract. https://t.co/wnbjkH6aeK pic.twitter.com/XbyQdWbfBu
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 3, 2017

Signing bonus of $1.25 M plus $6.75 M salary for an $8 M AAV https://t.co/QHyNqToxGh
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 3, 2017

Look how happy he is!

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 Hockey (@Topshelf_TSSM) July 3, 2017

After Marleau inked a 3 years deal in Toronto, many were expectant about Thornton's new deal and how it would be negotiated. His 8M$ deal is huge, but the one year makes it more reasonable. We will be having the same conversation next year, so don't go too far guys!

Breaking : Joe Thornton finalize new deal!

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