NHL
Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton
Florida Panthers, Center
Age: 44-332d (Jul 02, 1979)
Exp: 24 Years
Country: CA
College: Sault Ste. Marie
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 1997
2021-2021 Free Agent
Joe Thornton signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
42 | $750,000 | 0.92% | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 2022-23 |
|
43 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
42 | $750,000 | $750,000 | 0.92% |
| 2022-23 |
|
43 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
42 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2020 35-older
Joe Thornton signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2019-2019 35-older
Joe Thornton signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2018 35-older
Joe Thornton signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017
Joe Thornton signed a 1 year , $8,000,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2016 Extension
Joe Thornton signed a 3 year , $20,250,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $20,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $20,250,000
Average Salary:
$6,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2011-2013
Joe Thornton signed a 3 year , $21,000,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $21,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $21,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
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2008-2010
Joe Thornton signed a 3 year , $21,600,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $21,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,200,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $21,600,000
Average Salary:
$7,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2005-2007
Joe Thornton signed a 3 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,666,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,666,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2003-2003
Joe Thornton signed a 1 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2004 / RFA
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2000-2002
Joe Thornton signed a 3 year , $5,875,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $5,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,958,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,875,000
Average Salary:
$1,958,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2003 / RFA
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1997-1999 Rookie
Joe Thornton signed a 3 year , $2,775,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2000 / RFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$111,541,561
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 18 |
|
Active
|
$925,000 |
$925,000 |
|
| 1998 | 19 |
|
Active
|
$925,000 |
$1,850,000 |
|
| 1999 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$925,000 |
$2,775,000 |
|
| 2000 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$1,550,000 |
$4,325,000 |
|
| 2001 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,825,000 |
$6,150,000 |
|
| 2002 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$8,650,000 |
|
| 2003 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$5,500,000 |
$14,150,000 |
|
| 2005 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$6,660,000 |
$20,810,000 |
|
| 2006 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$6,667,000 |
$27,477,000 |
|
| 2007 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$6,667,000 |
$34,144,000 |
|
| 2008 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$7,200,000 |
$41,344,000 |
|
| 2009 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$7,200,000 |
$48,544,000 |
|
| 2010 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$7,200,000 |
$55,744,000 |
|
| 2011 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$63,744,000 |
|
| 2012 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$5,097,561 |
$68,841,561 |
|
| 2013 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$74,841,561 |
|
| 2014 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$6,750,000 |
$81,591,561 |
|
| 2015 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$6,750,000 |
$88,341,561 |
|
| 2016 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$6,750,000 |
$95,091,561 |
|
| 2017 | 38 |
|
Injured
|
$8,000,000 |
$103,091,561 |
|
| 2018 | 39 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$108,091,561 |
|
| 2019 | 40 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$110,091,561 |
|
| 2020 | 41 |
|
Active
|
$700,000 |
$110,791,561 |
|
| 2021 | 42 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$111,541,561 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 |
|
18 |
$832,500
|
$92,500 |
$925,000 |
$925,000 |
|
| 1998 |
|
19 |
$832,500
|
$92,500 |
$925,000 |
$1,850,000 |
|
| 1999 |
|
20 |
$832,500
|
$92,500 |
$925,000 |
$2,775,000 |
|
| 2000 |
|
21 |
$1,550,000
|
$1,550,000 |
$4,325,000 |
||
| 2001 |
|
22 |
$1,825,000
|
$1,825,000 |
$6,150,000 |
||
| 2002 |
|
23 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$8,650,000 |
||
| 2003 |
|
24 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$14,150,000 |
||
| 2005 |
|
26 |
$6,660,000
|
$6,660,000 |
$20,810,000 |
||
| 2006 |
|
27 |
$6,667,000
|
$6,667,000 |
$27,477,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
28 |
$6,667,000
|
$6,667,000 |
$34,144,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
29 |
$7,200,000
|
$7,200,000 |
$41,344,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
30 |
$7,200,000
|
$7,200,000 |
$48,544,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
31 |
$7,200,000
|
$7,200,000 |
$55,744,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
32 |
$7,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$8,000,000 |
$63,744,000 |
|
| 2012 |
|
33 |
$4,097,561
|
$1,000,000 |
$5,097,561 |
$68,841,561 |
|
| 2013 |
|
34 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$74,841,561 |
||
| 2014 |
|
35 |
$5,750,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$6,750,000 |
$81,591,561 |
|
| 2015 |
|
36 |
$6,750,000
|
$6,750,000 |
$88,341,561 |
||
| 2016 |
|
37 |
$6,750,000
|
$6,750,000 |
$95,091,561 |
||
| 2017 |
|
38 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$103,091,561 |
||
| 2018 |
|
39 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$108,091,561 |
||
| 2019 |
|
40 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$110,091,561 |
||
| 2020 |
|
41 |
$700,000
|
$700,000 |
$110,791,561 |
||
| 2021 |
|
42 |
$750,000
|
$750,000 |
$111,541,561 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$20,532,500 | $277,500 | - | $20,810,000 |
| 14 |
|
$86,281,561 | $3,000,000 | - | $89,281,561 |
| 1 |
|
$700,000 | - | - | $700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$750,000 | - | - | $750,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 |
SJS |
Jan 26, 2018 - Jun 01, 2018 | 0 | Knee (MCL) |
| 2018-19 |
SJS |
Oct 07, 2018 - Oct 30, 2018 | 0 | Knee |
| 2020-21 |
TOR |
Jan 23, 2021 - Feb 15, 2021 | 0 | Ribs |
| 2021-22 |
FLA |
Oct 30, 2021 - Nov 18, 2021 | 0 | Undisclosed |
| 2021-22 |
FLA |
Feb 16, 2022 - Mar 15, 2022 | 0 | Undisclosed |
-
Oct 20, 2021
Fined $1,875 Slashing
-
Aug 14, 2021
Signed a 1 year $750,000 contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Apr 23, 2021
Fined $3,017 Interference against Winnipeg (WPG)
-
Oct 16, 2020
Signed a 1 year $700,000 contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Sep 06, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
-
Apr 01, 2019
Fined $2,500 High Sticking Ryan Reaves (VGK)
-
Jul 02, 2018
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
-
Dec 02, 2017
Fined $5,000 Slashing against Tyler Johnson (TBL)
-
Jul 02, 2017
Signed a 1 year $8 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
-
Oct 16, 2010
Signed a 3 year $21 million extension with San jose (SJ)
-
Jul 01, 2007
Signed a 3 year $21.6 million extension with San Jose (SJS)
-
Nov 30, 2005
Traded to San Jose (SJS) from Boston (BOS) for Brad Stuart, Marco Sturm and Wayne Primeau
-
Aug 11, 2005
Signed a 3 year $20 million extension with Boston (BOS)
-
Jun 21, 1997
Drafted by Boston (BOS): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2017 |
|
Slashing against Tyler Johnson (TBL) | $5,000 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 |
|
High Sticking Ryan Reaves (VGK) | $2,500 | |
| Apr 23, 2021 |
|
Interference against Winnipeg (WPG) | $3,017 | |
| Oct 20, 2021 |
|
Slashing | $1,875 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2010 |
|
Hit to the head of David Perron (STL) | 2 | $77,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | FLA | 34 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -10 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 77 |
| 2020 | TOR | 44 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 42 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 14 | 39 |
| 2019 | SJ | 70 | 7 | 24 | 31 | -19 | 76 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 20 | 34 | 323 |
| 2018 | SJ | 73 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 8 | 90 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 356 |
| 2017 | SJ | 47 | 13 | 23 | 36 | -9 | 75 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 38 | 229 |
| 2016 | SJ | 79 | 7 | 43 | 50 | 7 | 81 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 52 | 51 | 375 |
| 2015 | SJ | 82 | 19 | 62 | 81 | 25 | 121 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 48 | 54 | 394 |
| 2014 | SJ | 78 | 16 | 49 | 65 | -4 | 131 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 39 | 30 | 554 |
| 2013 | SJ | 81 | 11 | 62 | 73 | 20 | 121 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 54 | 32 | 612 |
| 2012 | SJ | 45 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 390 |
| 2011 | SJ | 79 | 17 | 59 | 76 | 16 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 38 | 31 | 536 |
