SAN JOSE-- The Sharks re-signed their star forward Joe Thornton to a contract extension, today. The deal is worth an estimated US$21.6 million over a span of 3 seasons.
The 27-year old was scheduled to become an unrestricted free-agent next offseason.
Thornton was acquired by the Sharks on November 30th 2005, for foward Wayne Primeau and defenseman Brad Stuart, who were sent packing to Boston.
The 6 foot-4 forward had an immediate impact on the Californian club, as he, with the help of forward Jonathan Cheechoo, lead them to the playoffs.
The Canadian olympian scored 20 goals and added 70 assists in 58 games with the Sharks. Most of his assists were on forward Jonathan Cheechoo's goals, who won the 2005-06 Maurice Richard Trophy, shooting a puck which reached 56 times the back of the opposition's net.
Due to his fantastic first season with the Sharks, Thornton won the Hart Memorial Trophy, given to the player judged the most indispensable to his team's success.
Thornton continued his success during his second campaign with the Sharks, accumulating 114 points (22 G/92 A) in 82 games.
He once again lead San Jose to the Stanley Cup Finals, and to their second conference semi-final loss.
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