Sharks sign Thornton to 1-year, $8M deal
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The San Jose Sharks made it official Sunday, announcing the signing of Joe Thornton to a one-year deal.
It's worth $8 million, according to his agency, Top Shelf Sports Management.
Joe Thornton's one-year extension: $1.25M signing bonus, $6.75M salary.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 3, 2017
Includes no-movement clause.
The deal was agreed upon Saturday, as Kevin Kurz of NBC Sports California first reported.
Thornton, who turned 38 on Sunday, ranked second on the Sharks with 43 assists and fourth on the club with 50 points this past season.
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