19 Forever Teal: Joe and Tabea Thornton

[@robkapach7322]

Another great Canadian hockey legend. Class act.

[@MystEvil]

His wife is such a wonderful woman, this interview was great, thank you all! Especially Joe for being a fantastic member of the Sharks for so long and entertaining us all those years

[@omaraemily]

I wish she talked more about San Jose as the community, not her knit picked season holders.

[@dracosamm]

Joe Thornton I’d like to thank you for leading Team Teal to its *first ever Stanley Cup championship appearance* in franchise history during *2015/16 season*

[@That90sShow]

How'd it turn out?? Lmao

[@johnhoward8668]

That is a very nice thing to say. I’m a huge Leafs fan, We loved Joe here. Austin Matthew’s is a class act, and he said one of his favourite friends of all time is Jumbo. That speaks so loudly. I can’t believe Boston ever traded him. 😊

[@insanum666]

​@@That90sShow Better than it did with the Arizona Coyotes

[@SuperSuperdude88]

LMFAO what a weird thing to say.

[@mg-Q17]

Joe is legend.

[@robertjmessenger]

As a Boston fan who's heart was broken a rainy morning before school when I heard the B's traded Thornton on the local sports news network, I'm glad it worked out for both teams and Thornton is a damn legend. Got this authentic B's jersey right next to me still. Demers, you're great at this!

[@DonnieTHORMacLEOD]

I was disgusted that O'Connel broke the Bruins for years with the trade. As a Nova Scotian it was also tough to wait until late in the night to watch Joe work his magic but I did it. I never gave up on Glenn Murrey & the Bruins but I did consider their managemet. poisoned the team for years. Nice to see Joe & his Soul Mate landed on both feet & maintained their gift of smiling no matter what curve balls life threw at them. I sincerly wish # 19 would be beside the other steller Bruins he **BELONGS** with.

[@divot4us866]

What a classy couple, enjoy your lives. Thanks for the memories.

[@connor5837]

What a wonderful role model their relationship is and who and how they are in the world. The Bay Area is lucky to have compassionate leadership like this. Also excellent journalism from friend Jason Demers.

[@MagicalTrev88]

Jumbo is an international treasure that must be protected at absolutely all cost.

[@mattoreilly8616]

What an incredible woman. Great interview.

[@bl144]

We as a community in Sault Ste. Marie loved to have one of our numerous adopted sons come back for his retirement jersey. It was a special night we won’t forget in our lifetime. One a Greyhound, always a Greyhound. Thanks for being you Jumbo!

[@paulbaratta1566]

Forever a Bruin in my mind, once you were skating in Wilmington and my daughter hit the ice for figure skating right after (she was wearing her USA Jacket) and you took the time to do a few laps with her. It was amazing, and you were a gentleman and inspiration to a young woman who went onto Worlds.

[@cubro64]

Lol forever a Bruin 😂 ok bud. Traded before his prime

[@mz4036]

No…he’s forever a Shark. Bruins gave up on him and the city turned on him.

[@robertng135]

@@mz4036The worst trade in nhl history

[@patrickk1028]

​@@mz4036 Sharks are not a real franchise bud. Guarantee you Joe wishes he was never traded.

[@scotthargrave5054]

Way to go Joe. You are a gentleman and a gift to the game. You should definitely be in the top 100 in my books not only an amazing hockey player but a positive role model. Happy retirement and jersey retirement you earned it.

[@Starclimber]

Habs fan by birth, Canucks fan by family move in the early 70s, and I'll be damned if the KZbin feed magic didn't turn me into a Joe and Tabea fan. Great interview by Jason as well!

[@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!

[@iBrowneye126]

Joe Thornton what a great guy and dad, his wife is absolutely adorable and the last line she said says everything about her!

[@chrisbauman2562]

Joe is the whole package. What an awesome family. Living the dream

[@korbendallas7181]

Bonus content YES!! Solo interview was great, watched it last night! Jumbo Joe forever!

[@ivanpojdl1620]

nice interview and providing insight how Tabea got from Davos to San Jose. I used to spent every xmas in Davos for the Spengler Cup. good memories

[@gl9681]

What a great player and a even greater man.

[@danielallenby7760]

That’s a relationship to be proud of. The entanglement. The support. The bond. Speaks easy how much love they share and bestow upon their children. Absolutely phenomenal!

[@ericburd]

Joe is a lucky man!...He has a GREAT life, Great wife, great kids, great teammates and great career!...

[@MrMr_Youtube]

Love the interview, Nice to see the incredible love they have for each other and get a little peek into their family life and experiences. Loved JT as a player...very high on the list of best passers in NHL history.

[@scottcoghlin5022]

Great interview guys!

[@hankvesuvius6305]

I’m stockpiling tissues for the retirement ceremony. Jumbo is all time!

[@deanjohnston4073]

I feel like I just watched two carebears madly in love talk about life!!

[@Pcfly]

Thank you Jumbo for all the great things big and small you’ve done all these years, and continue to do for team teal. I personally found the game of hockey after the Sharks come to town, it was a sport that without the Sharks I would have probably never played. Know in some small way you taught me through your own highs and lows the game and the detail to the craft. Know too, you’ve been loved by the fans and appreciated, thank you for the fantastic effort, passion and dedication…….raise a cup for being who you are. Much love to you and your family. Cheers Jumbo Joe! 🫶🏒🦈🎉🖖😃

[@aradcliffe585]

The fact that he wasn't on the Top 100 just shows how biased the list is in itself... Joe is a Legend..Facts

[@carycwilliams]

Congrats Joe!! Always one of my favs

[@Chris_Martin707]

Tabea is even more of a goat than the goat! Thanks JD for the interview and thanks to Jumbo for converting this former NFL fan to more of an NHL fan years ago.

[@kellysaunders5145]

Well, after watching both interview gotta say a couple things here. First as a Calgary Flames life long fan, I believe they have an awesome Social Media presence & the best Alumni in the league, Sharks you are right there too! This was a laidback, insightful piece on two amazing people. Learned so much, better appreciation of who & why these folks are so respected

[@DateMike22]

I thank Joe for all his contributions to the San Jose Sharks most notably our one and only Stanley Cup final appearance in the 2015-2016 season 🙏🏼. Can't wait to see Jumbo Joe's jersey retirement at the Shark Tank on Nov. 23 👏🏼👏🏼.

[@robnad8583]

Two Happy People . Enjoyed watching you play hockey

[@markdickinson-pd4ip]

Class act and great Canadian boy!👍🏻😁🇨🇦

[@peterleonard7062]

Awesome! Terrific interview!

[@garyharmatski8860]

The fact they never let go of each other throughout the whole interview and then when Joe seats away something off her left shoulder, speaks volumes about how close they are.

[@kihoonlee]

Missing Jumbo like crazy 🥺🥺🥺

[@tjue4607]

Amazing family. Bleed teal. Women are amazing. Taking care of the fam.

[@sandymartin2821]

What a great interview. Classy.

[@andrewm753]

Oh my gosh, he adores her. That is amazing. Gord Downie had it right. Joe is a treasure.

[@angelalaurice3350]

Joe found the perfect woman to share his life with. ❤.

[@Lineman22705]

Loved this. Something different……really well done. This is also a clear study in Scandinavian women and gender roles. A beautiful woman with grace and intelligence supporting the man she loves with zero expectations. I love it.

[@rrusselljr67]

Very cute couple, thank you for sharing.

[@davidmartin5179]

Great interview, Joe crying at the end and getting up and leaving shows how great he is. And I wasn’t even that big of a Fan of his when he played. What an awesome life he has lived!

[@griftheproducer]

My fav player of all time.. what a beauty

[@Huntgolfride]

I recall watching a documentary on CBC I think? It was very early in Joes career and it was a look at his first year in Boston after being drafted 1st overall. There was some early struggles adjusting to the game and a scene in the stands stood out to me. The GM was freaking out on the scout who talked him into picking Joe and how much of a disaster that move was. He was pissed and had clearly written Joe off right then. I recall he played the Stanley cup playoffs very hurt, broken ribs etc and they lost but it didn't matter to the GM. He got traded because the GM couldn't get over himself. Great person, great player, should have won a cup.

[@Adam-x4b]

Who was the GM

[@Huntgolfride]

Harry Sinden I think

[@omaraemily]

Looking forward to retirement night. Bittersweet night, but am so grateful for him to retire his jersey with the sharks!

[@lucidblicky7642]

Jumbo deserves everything that woman brings to him. He busted his ass for the fans and his country for years. Good to see him enjoying retirement and loving life.

[@Marc89000]

Thanks for the mems Joe! Gold medalist for life

[@mikemurphy8996]

What a character Jumbo is. I’m a die hard Leaf’s fan and I just wish he had a full season with fans in the stands.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

It just took me 2 minutes to fall in love with her. What a sweetheart. ❤

[@stephendoran6877]

How In his last year with the leafs was 🔥 in the playoffs wish he had 1 more year with us as a leaf ❤

[@operasinger2126]

Thanks, Jason, Joe, and Tabea!

[@chrisdaddy4637]

Great guy! Loved the game

[@bruce8321]

A Canadian gift to the world. He is still a small town boy.

[@ZwischenAllenStuehlen2918]

As a german fan of hockey (very long not so much NHL) i don't know much about Joe Thornton 😚 But he an his wife seems to be very natural and nice people 😊 I hope they enjoy a peaceful time after Joe's sports.

[@brettfavreify]

I'm getting old. Too many memories in the Soo of this shaggy-haired, 16-year-old Ichabod Crane-like character. Thanks for two great years, Joe.

[@tjue4607]

Demy is awesome. Go go Demy. Very good interview

[@jeffhammel5543]

"It felt like a little bit of San Jose, west coast, people maybe not considered or looked at as much" Speaking the absolute truth

[@blusofa8814]

"It's not something that we create. It's something we have to be thankful for."

[@KayakerDude-cw1kk]

Likeable couple - He's always smiling

[@thomasbrown3127]

I associate good proper hockey with Joe. A true Canadian icon..not just hockey but sportmanship .

[@jinnij.caiman]

T seems like she had a little bit of hurt from San Jose. I don’t blame her. But I’m glad she’s ok with him being there now. Jumbo Joe is a player who is irreplaceable in my eyes. Thank you Jumbo and T!

[@jagdhillon9778]

I felt that too

[@badmontingz1219]

:20 secs in and I want to say great job Jason at starting the interview with asking joes wife a question first and getting her involved... too many times we see the spouse of said athlete have to sit there like a wall flower and make them uncomfortable instead of involving them and making them feel apart of the "the party"... good job

[@valerielove9837]

Well said!!

[@Colin32269]

Joe we had beers in GrandBend in 1998 ish ...I looked at you in my drunkiness and said "this is Leaf country"😂Cheers buds

[@kenoesch668]

Although I’ve never met Joe ,Joe if your anything like your dad you are a real gentleman

[@russofferman3307]

Love Hockey! Salt o the earth people!

[@mav2553]

Never should've left Boston Joe, you had a great future here as our next captain to be.

[@okboomer1340]

That last 3 seconds is pretty much what every man wants..walk off while tearing up because you love your woman THAT much.

[@darrinbaker00]

You know what’s really amazing about this interview? Jumbo shaved the day before.

[@enricobertoletti]

Joe should have definitely been in the Top 100 NHL Players named. He was snubbed bye the entire NHL IMO. Great career Joe and enjoy your family now.

[@genereynolds3296]

Going to SJ was the best thing for Joe. He would have been under constant, intense scrutiny in Boston.

[@16marner]

6:20 - that’s how it is for every family that brings their kid to hockey at every arena across Canada.

[@peterstreiff3811]

Grüsse an Tabea. Ich kenne Dich von früher ( 90er Jahre) als ich in Davos gearbeitet habe ( Konsum, Molkerei und Gastgewerbe). Peter aus Glarus 🇨🇭

[@genevalent4218]

The pride of St. Thomas. We love ya Jumbo Joe!

[@johnleonard8311]

A Maine guy that loved Joe playing in Boston and like all hockey fans in New England was crushed when he was traded. Got to see Joe play one more time when he played the All Star game in Atlanta. Was the best player on the ice that night. I wish you could have played your career in Boston.

[@yovalks]

Classic St Thomas boy 🎉

[@brianbachmeier34]

Excellent

[@daveroe2292]

"He bought this new barbeque and I thought he was going to barbeque..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@robscott9414]

There’s something about Davos at Christmas! Spengler Cup, three-and-a-half feet of snow, a gemütliche Chaasfondue after the game, magic!

[@timsimtv]

we love you joe!

[@breakawaybooks4752]

Legend!

[@loganmyers9042]

No socks or shoes is such a jumbo joe move

[@ShawnHarrington-nr3uu]

Great family

[@TennyMckenzie]

Jumbo Joe you are a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@darkoanton5]

They seem like such a nice couple.

[@edmontonboy99]

Congratulations Joe

[@_mynewcareer]

His wife is so beautiful

[@jaymoraski]

Great interview. Bad move by Mike O'Connell, Jumbo Joe never should have left Boston.

[@That90sShow]

Joe's a loser. Biggest loser in history

[@oliverfalcao]

looking good joe

[@Deuce_Allan]

Seitzerland!! ❤

[@simplevidz6025]

Jumbo great dude

[@THAmyth444]

hi Joe !!!!!!

[@Eugromlol]

jason did a good job

[@thedrizzle619]

Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau the goats

[@RichardTavilla]

I wish he stayed in Boston we loved him here. Did she say World Series, we will let that pass it’s ok

[@rutgers16]

❤

[@dstrong4376]

Nice job JD

[@matttilley8620]

"She's still doing all the work and I was playing, so it was great!" Aw, that's sweet. Way to marry your mom, Jumbo!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Weird my comments arent here! Very Confusing!!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

J who gives a sheet what people think!

[@scssplash9166]

It’s funny how he was a Shark for so long but it feels like he was a Bruin yesterday

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Good for Joe ...from my father's hometown 😅