Auston Matthews explained why he brought San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton on the Toronto Maple Leafs Mentor trip.

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks ... He also became the first Sharks defenseman to win an Olympic gold medal as he played for Canada with Thornton, Marleau and Dany Heatley at the 2010 Games ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has chosen San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton as his mentor for his upcoming mentors road trip.

As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.

Auston Matthews explained why he brought San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton on the Toronto Maple Leafs Mentor trip. "I mean he's not just my mentor. I feel like he's almost everybody's mentor here." ...

Auston Matthews explained why he brought San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton on the Toronto Maple Leafs Mentor trip. "I mean he's not just my mentor. I feel like he's almost everybody's mentor here." ...

'He Seems Like Mr. Popular': Steven Lorentz And Other Maple Leafs Reveal What It's Like To Have Joe Thornton On Team's Mentors Trip Joe Thornton has brought the entertainment on the Toronto Maple ...

Team officials plan to recognize Hertl for his time in San Jose with a pregame tribute similar to the ones they bestowed upon longtime Sharks Joe Pavelski and Brent Burns in their first games back ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was extremely happy to have ex-NHL star Joe Thornton cheering him on during his recent game against the Philadelphia Flyers.