One of the greatest playmakers in NHL history, Joe Thornton played 15 of his 24 seasons with the San Jose Sharks

The Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee announced today that Joe Thornton, one of San Jose’s most iconic NHL players, has been selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category. He joins Jennifer Botterill,

Joe Thornton will always be the one that got away for the Boston Bruins. On Tuesday, Thornton was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.