It's been well documented that San Jose Sharks centerman Joe Thornton was dealing with knee injuries this season, but we are finally learning just how banged up he was.
The longtime Shark suffered both an MCL and ACL tear in his right knee, according to Paul Gackle of Bay Area News Group. The exact same injuries he dealt with in his opposite knee a season before.
Thornton was missing from the Sharks' lineup since Jan. 23, sitting out San Jose's final 35 regular-season games. The injured knee also forced him to sit out for the entire playoffs.
In more positive news, Thornton told reporters Tuesday he wants to return to the Sharks next season. He went as far to say he would be willing to sign another one-year deal to stay in San Jose, according to Gackle.
Thornton inked a one-year, $8-million deal last July. He went on to register 13 goals and 23 assists in 47 games this season.
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