In his first media appearance since retirement, former San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski talked to reporters about the lasting impact that Joe Thornton had on him and the organization.

San Jose Sharks fans showed up in droves to SAP Center on Saturday to pay tribute to one of hockey’s all-time greats, larger-than-life personality “Jumbo” Joe Thornton.

Sharks fans are getting ready to honor a legend on the ice as the team and the city are holding a “Joe Thornton Retirement Weekend.”

Last night was special for the San Jose Sharks organization as they raised Joe Thornton's No. 19 banner to the rafters, but it meant even more to Macklin Celebrini.

The San Jose Sharks will host their second-ever Legends game tonight. On Saturday, they will retire Joe Thornton's number.

On Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks officially retired Joe Thornton’s No. 19. In a ceremony held before the team’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, former teammates and friends came out to honor Thornton.

Joe Thornton's iconic No. 19 is officially in the rafters of the SAP Center, and the greatest San Jose Sharks player of all time has now become the second player in team history to earn the honor of a retired jersey number.