19 Forever Teal: Joe Thornton

[@matsonkoa1]

I literally NEVER comment on KZbin, but as a 30-year veteran of a major TV news organization, I can honestly say that Jason Demers is nothing short of fantastic. His ability to naturally and casually bring out the best in Joe - and yes, it helps that they are friends - is seriously impressive. Love Joe, of course - dude is just just absolutely AWESOME. But shout out to JD for absolutely killing the interview,, seriously.

[@elchipil882003]

Sharks & Jumbo changed my life how to see sports.. as soccer player i can even compare it.. but yes I lov Hockey better. JD needs to stick with what he knows best the Stick. Sorry JD. Where's Brodi,😢 such a good guy...we miss ya brodi...

[@dougisballin1729]

Loving this longform, no visual or audio noise format. More of this please! Jumbo is such a legend and JD is solid at this!

[@johngone1nonly]

The Captain of the Sharks I grew up with. Thank you for 15 years of great San Jose sports

[@NooDLES411911]

I'm from St. Thomas and live here, Joe is just such a larger than life, down to earth, incredible person. He definitely makes this town proud, it is fun to see him around randomly once in a while.

[@bigmac786]

his positivity is inspiring, legend! Thank you for all the years and memories

[@James-du5fo]

I remember a few years back my truck broke down on Joe’s street out on a county road in St. Thomas. Being the guy Joe is, he made an effort to stop and make sure we were ok. Great guy, great player. Love that he never forgot his roots too👍

[@ComicBookRadio]

Friggin' love Joe Thornton. Such a genuine dude and an immense talent. As a Bruins fan, I wish we kept him!

[@martinklaus2203]

LA Kings fan here. JT was always a pleasure to watch play, even though he put shivers down the spines of us Kings fans. Absolute class act. Hockey is better off today having had Jumbo grace the ice with his presence. Thank you for making the Kings/Sharks rivalry what it was.

[@quack9512]

Those first round matchups always kept both fanbases on the edge of their seats. Every game was a must watch.

[@martinklaus2203]

@@quack9512 Hell yeah!!

[@brodiebrazil]

Jason Demers = Walter Cronkite 🤣

[@scratchman274]

Sharks fans are so grateful for you coverage of the legend Joe Thornton! We miss ya Brodie!

[@craftykoala]

We love you Brodie!

[@scottstephens4484]

Brodie best in the biz. Love and miss you bro.

[@Jlk9711]

Brodie when’s your interview?

[@jakeewing4273]

Brodie, truthfully, sharks fans took you for granted. Ive always liked you, i know some didn't, but thats life, no one will always like you, but man, when someone else gets in the spotlight it really makes you realize how much of a pro you really were brodie. I know the new guy is new, and will get better, but we all miss you brodie.

[@robspeers8449]

I grew up in Port Stanley. His brother Alex was a year older than me and we went to the same junior high and high school. I remember in high school hearing about his phenom brother Joe that was cooking it in minor hockey. Been living in Asia for nearly 30 years and was devastated watching the 2016 Finals and Joe missing that opportunity. By far one of the best to ever lace them up but more importantly a stand-up, humble role model of a human being. Never forgets his roots, thanking those around him and kind to everyone. He kept his boat at my father's marina and although I never had a chance to meet him, my father would gloat at how wonderful and respectful a guy he was. To this day. Congratulations Joe.

[@keithallison3756]

I'm a diehard Kings fan, but have always had so much respect and admiration for Jumbo. Absolute legend on & off the ice!!!

[@b.a.sports4361]

I’ll be flying to San Jose from Kentucky just for Joe’s special moment can’t wait to watch that banner raised to the rafters! My all time favorite player

[@CanaWorld2024]

Jumbo Joe .. or … Humble Joe. A true legend of hockey. Thanks for opening up and sharing with your fans. Enjoy retirement and the time with your family. 👍🏼✌🏻

[@emmers9698]

An hour of Joe yapping with JD is all I need to be happy

[@horsepowerdude]

Joe Thornton, the legend! My favorite Shark of all time!

[@moredeadweight9794]

I met Joe briefly during a game in LA. Joe had just gotten into a fight with Drew Doughty (Drew's) first. I was sitting 3 seats over from the Visitors Penalty Box and the Kings Team photographer was sitting beside me and with a Boston accent he's explaining how he would chirp the players. When Joe was skating to the box, I asked Boston Man to ask Joe, if Fordy taught him how to fight? When I was 20, I was struggling with sobriety and I was working for the Soo Hounds on Game Nights. The Hounds let me go and Fordy and Anne took me in because Fordy saw a kid who needed some help. Fordy Varcoe, was also Joe's trainer during his time in the Soo. It was there during the 99-00 season, Fordy had me helping him as he was working with the Thunderbirds and I would hear the stories about Joe, Back to Boston dude - He told me nervously that he didn't talk to Joe because "Joe is just hockey". I laughed, made a comment about Boston and he says to Joe "The guy two seats over wants me to ask you if Fordy taught you how to fight?". Joe looks at me and I leaned into the glass and said "Varcoe" and for that split second, I felt that connection. To see Joe's eyes light up at the sound of the name is something I will always remember.

[@hairytoez75]

Everybody in the world needs a friend like Jumbo

[@brianjenkins4077]

Caps fan here, but huge hockey fan in general. Growing up I always knew jumbo was a legend for the sharks. Watching this almost brought tears to my eyes. To really hear about the leader he is and how much he meant to people, how much his family means to him, it’s amazing. It’s crazy how much he did for the franchise and for the sport in general. Thank you Joe, and thank you for this interview. We need more like it

[@spiv]

this was such a treat, thank you to everyone who put this together for us fans. jumbo is just an all around a role model.

[@MoonkeyAcid]

Well this is the coolest surprise on a randomTuesday. Not just a Sharks Legend but a Hockey Legend.

[@kylewilly73]

I'm a Montreal fan first but ultimately just a good old Hockey fan! Wow what an interview and what a guy Jumbo Joe! So positive and charismatic and just comes across as such a good guy. And Jason Demers... great job! A natural!

[@carycwilliams]

Haha, funny Kyle! Great guy, always fun watching him. See you this weekend!!💪💪

[@AttackGoalie]

Couldn’t help but smile through this whole video, Joe’s passion and joy for the game is truly something special! Can’t wait to see his number up in the rafters where it belongs, what an amazing career! Thank you Joe!

[@bigbird4094]

Jumbo, Thank you from the heart Brother! All the amazing memories, watching the Games, The entertainment you provided for us fans. The teams were special a Sharks history that was great to watch! Please if we can ask one more thing from both you and Patty please help the New guys understand and bring us back to where we are used to being! Thank you for all the Great Memories Bless you!

[@gunnarburigsay6408]

I could listen to endless hours of this. What a guy what a player. Great interview by JD as well. All the feels.

[@JohnMillesMusic]

Great interview of a great guy!

[@OhCanada-wk3kl]

As a longtime Canucks' fan, I still greatly admired the play of both Joe Thornton and Jason Demers. Hearing the personal story behind the Bruins/Sharks' hockey legend- Joe Thornton- was greatly satisfying. Great, all-encompassing interview!

[@asci1732]

Never a Thornton fan until after this interview. He always beat my team but this is a very nice spotlight.

[@Rolser22]

A true legend to the sport and forever a San Jose Shark legend. First favorite player ever growing up. Thank you for being still so involved with the team Joe.

[@jamesborg333maya]

Wow, what a nice and pleasant and cool human being. Helluva hockey player superstar. Congrats to having your jersey retired by the Sharks you and Patrick M., for sure deserve this...........thanks for the highlites and reels Jumbo Joe!

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

This was awesome. Time sure flies. My old family doctor and friend (Dr Archie Grace, we would always talk hockey. He told me he brought Joe Thornton into this world, as he was the doctor that delivered him. He said I brought a great hockey player into the world.) Loved watching Joe play, was great having him part of Leafs too. Happy to see he has wonderful wife and family, Cheers!

[@85jcas]

This was delightful! Good Job Jason Demers and thanks to Joe for all the fun and excitement. Go Sharks!!

[@dinonelly]

I am fortunate to know the Thornton family, and I can say from personal experience, that Joe’s parents are nothing but class acts and exceptional people. As a kid, I slept over at their place and I can honestly say they treated me like I was one of their own kids. It’s not hard to see that the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree in you, Joe! Thanks for your contributions to your community and the sport of hockey. This was a great interview that allowed people to see who you really are. Be blessed.

[@GhostWizard138]

Still get teary-eyed when I watch that OT winner against LA and see Jumbo slide to center ice. And the way Randy called it man, absolute classic

[@lesterkoon1768]

Jumbo brought me so much joy just watching him be with the boys. From Christmas commercials and bringing slappy to the locker room. Endless joy and every story brings a smile to my face. Forever grateful to have been able to see jumbo play. We are blessed by your presence

[@kihoonlee]

Miss this guy more than anything

[@EffinAssNinja]

People don't understand the impact he had on so many of our childhoods

[@GrebeJonathan]

Love Jumbo so much! So many good memories… looking forward to seeing 19 in the rafters - great interview JD

[@billnelson3732]

Great interview, Jason! Jumbo, you're the best - thanks for all of the great Sharks memories!

[@timurkatsnelson3689]

This is awesome, thank you for everything Jumbo, keep it going!

[@Steveoh1983]

Just when u think u can’t like jumbo Joe anymore then u do, he’s a giant kid that “just wants to play hockey” ur a legend Joe!! Thanks for everything u accomplished it was awesome

[@gl9681]

I loved watching Joe play he was such a great player and I loved watching this just made me like him even more.

[@denisecavallaro2408]

Love this interview! Tears ❤❤❤

[@hawkeyez_]

Jumbo is always smiling and living his best life. SJ Sharks 20 year season ticket holder here and I'm so happy they're retiring #19. Thornton is the best!

[@rileyjso]

Thank you guys for this, both Joe and Jason are absolute treasures.

[@brookerotermann9348]

I totally remember you as always being dedicated to hockey!! I may still have my signed French book... "This will be worth a million one day -Joe Thornton" classic!! So happy you fulfilled your dreams and keep life real 🙌☺️

[@toddmullin-3519]

What a great interview, what a genuine gentleman.

[@charlesrichards2455]

An hour very well spent

[@KingMoose204]

I’ll always have love for my sharks. Through the good times & the bad. Love ya boys 🫡👊🏼 great interview JD

[@tripleg0806]

Nothing but love! Nothing but the best!

[@djdemers8709]

Joe is the best! my friend played with him in the Sault for the Grey Hounds....and my uncle moved to San Jose pretty well when Joe showed up in San Jose living in the Silicon Mecca... what a guy... love to have a beer with him!!!! cheers from Sudbury!!🍻🍻🍻

[@Buckos420]

watching this from st thomas love ya jumbo

[@korbendallas7181]

Legendary player. Great interview, I'm 15 minutes in.

[@korbendallas7181]

44 mins. Its all love

[@_dranillo1k]

JUMBO JOE 1️⃣9️⃣🦈

[@kellysaunders5145]

Liked Joe as a player, fantastic career but had No idea what a great person he was seeing this interview. Likeable easy going, now a bigger fan. And Jason Demers, if don’t currently have a job, your way was tremendous laidback way of keeping the conversation flowing was great. Felt like I was sitting around with 2 old friends

[@cubro64]

Jumbo is just the best. Plain and simple. No matter what team you root for, EVERYONE LOVES JOE.

[@jonmendelson1104]

Thank you for all of the great memories Jumbo. I'll be at the Legends game as well as the retirement game, looking forward to seeing you lace them up in teal again.

[@jonnyrck]

Jumbo Joe - love him even more after seeing this interview! Congrats on all the accomplishments!!

[@horsepowerdude]

Love this!

[@suzanturner3398]

So enjoyed this interview! See y’all Nov 23rd!

[@thegoldrobber]

Loved this!!

[@Shags_98]

Damn do I love the Sharks. Thank you for everything you gave to the game Jumbo!

[@todd4112]

Joe is a very humble man ! very special person.

[@ghawk16-ish]

Jumbo is an international treasure. His intensity and love for hockey is great. A pure jokester but all the stories you hear of him are all positive. Miss him on the Sharks. Was great being a Sharks fan all those years. Would loooooove to have a beverage with him and Burnzie together. Congrats on the HOF nomination Joe. Well deserved!!!

[@crushingalldeceivers]

Never was a Sharks or Bruins fan, but always liked and respected Joe Thornton.

[@carycwilliams]

Special man. Thanks Joe, been a great ride watching you

[@ajg313]

Liked this video before it even started. 😊 Jumbo what an amazing career!

[@nxdevera]

Honestly, this interview was too short. I could listen to Jumbo talk for days

[@AndrewBrunton-xx4mo]

Great video. Met Joe a few times around Saint T and Port Stanley. A few GFs lived near him on the hill and one friend lived a few doors down and through Joe’s parents had they asked him sign a photo for me as the Bruins Captain since they know I love hockey. Still have that. He didn’t need to do that.

[@j-legend8389]

I spotted a lfc kit , jumbo a LFC fan ? You'll Never Walk Alone Joe Thornton, thanks for everything you did for San Jose Sharks, the country of Canada, and the game of hockey . Greatest Sharks Player Ever.

[@charlesmulhern3349]

Amazing, boys. 🔥🙏🤜⚡️ Awesome.

[@HockeyMC5989]

Great interview

[@BayAreaLIVIN]

My all time favorite SJ Shark player. Thanks for everything Jumbo

[@sharksfan221]

I FREAKING LOVE U JUMBO🐐🐐🐐

[@gdavho8778]

Top notch interview!

[@brandumb925]

I'm gonna be balling my eyes out at the tank next Saturday. Love you Jumbo

[@branttmyhres74]

Congrats Jumbo, there will be tears of joy flowing at the Shark Tank when #19 goes up.

[@mr.cmusic8294]

Great interview with an amazing hockey legend…

[@trishasinghal4648]

Hi jumbo Joe Thornton!! From Trisha 🙂 happy Thanksgiving 🦃 gobble gobble

[@GrundleMathius]

Jumbo Joe is such a beauty, definition of good ol' Canadian hockey player

[@fatbillyfromphilly2753]

being a Flyers fan I got to watch alot of other teams play in the playoffs more than mine, and I can say during their run I was pulling for the Sharks especially the year against the Pens. But Joe is truly is a class act and if half the world had his mind set, we would be in a much better place than we are today.

[@tyler0430]

What a great dude. I can't imagine what it was like being a teammate of his.

[@tonycouture5608]

Beautiful interview with a Sharks hockey icon JD, you even made Jumbo cry around 44:00 into the conversation. Lots of inside knowledge and participant perspective in your talk. JD, you are a natural born interviewer. Your future in broadcasting is bright but you must not compromise on authenticity, keep your edge and free speech instincts as you work in hockey punditry on TV and in podcasting. A man who loves hockey so much must be able to find a way to keep working on player development with the Sharks to get the next generation off the ground. Thornton knows that hard work in practice puts you in position to make the most of your luck on the ice when it comes your turn. The way that the hockey gods or an almost beyond control rubber puck bounces and changes direction is essential to understanding why hockey is so entertaining to watch. The puck luck factor in hockey is compounded by luck in regards to injuries, ice conditions, burdens of referee judgments, sticks breaking, skate blades failing and other factors. Hockey is slippery luck squared on ice with snow. Shouldn't interviewers always wear some shoes??? Not if the interviewee has cast his shoes off because it is summer in Canada and we don't need our snowshoes.

[@Frank-op1vc]

Great interview! Joe is so honest, so real! Just told it the way it is! Great teammate I bet!

[@eddyks2485]

To think Jumbo didn’t make the NHL top 100 back in 17’ in the 100th years anniversary, is a crime. Can’t wait to see #19 up in our iconic low roof at the Tank 🦈

[@andrewfleming5170]

Very well done!

[@JinxDClown]

Jumbo played in a police/fire pickup game with us once a few months back. My son (also named Joe) is 21 years old and plays juniors in Canada now. Decent size kid at 6'2/190, so he handles himself just fine on the ice. My son was on the ice that day Jumbo played with us and got the opportunity to try and play defense against Jumbo. Of course I know my kid is nowhere near NHL level, but as far as a beer league comparison goes, he's easily top tier beer league player. As Jumbo skated by into the zone, my kid tried to pinch him into the boards. It ended up in more of a hooking as Jumbo went by. My kids added weight and hooking attempts did nothing to slow Jumbo down. My kid even stopped moving his feet and attempted to really hook him and hold him back. My kid told me it was like wake surfing. LOL Jumbo took it like a champ and was even laughing. Such a cool dude and great family man. I actually think I respect him more for his family values and good character than his hockey playing, which says a lot! Love that he's attached to San Jose!

[@Whowhatme]

That's why this guy is a TRUE legend. You know that guy is ALL heart.

[@croweater1]

No Stanley Cup unfortunately. Would have been great to see Joe lift that up. What a great career

[@adragon707]

Jumbo = The ultimate teammate.

[@MZ-rn3xq]

We love you Joe!

[@JinxDClown]

Gawd dammit I wanna have a beer with this man! Whata true mentor for young kids!

[@StevenAbootman]

The greatest, cant wait until he has an official title with the sharks beyond director of vibes

[@previnsnaidu1]

It's impossible to not love Jumbo. Patty set the tone for this franchise but Jumbo created the ethos of the Sharks. Patty and Jumbo truly created the family vibe throughout the organization. 12 and 19 forever!

[@humbrd88]

I was really hoping he would ask about that Game 7 with Vegas where #8 got hurt. I also didn't see any quotes or mention of our #8 Little joe. I really hope Pavelski will be at the ceremony on 11/23!!!

[@mcdeeeeez]

Grew up in st thomas. Joe had a summer hockey camp in the late 90’s, would come hang with the kids for a day to take some shots. What a beauty

[@Darkyschanel]

Joe is the reason i became a sharks fan as a kid, im now 27 and still a sharks fan

[@ivanpojdl1620]

great interview. wished there was more about his experience playing in CH

[@TheCynical82]

It was a privilege to watch Thorntons career as a shark. The golden years of the franchise 🦈

[@johnstjohn1987]

Dudes still rocking the Beard. 😎

[@ethanparker7900]

i was never a sharks fan but jumbo was one of those who made my childhood

[@joncronin5488]

What a legend!