Leafs sign veteran Joe Thornton
One-year, $700,000 deal inked
The Toronto Maple Leafs have inked a deal with forward Joe Thornton.
The leafs announced Friday afternoon that the London, Ontario native has signed a one-year, $700,000 contract in a long-rumoured deal finally put to paper.
We’ve got a JUMBO announcement 👀
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 16, 2020
Joe Thornton has signed a one-year contract! #LeafsForever
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It is expected Thornton will end his career in the NHL with the Maple Leafs, following a career spanning over seven seasons in Boston and 13 in San Jose. Thornton has been content to sign one-year deals since 2017.
At age 41, Thornton is among the oldest players under contract for the 2021 season.
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