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‘No restrictions.’ Jumbo Joe Thornton returns to the Maple Leafs lineup in a time of need
Joe Thornton’s biggest on-ice value to the Maple Leafs is in the small details. For example, he ranks second among Leafs forwards in offensive zone puck recoveries with 10.4 per game. “I think (Thornton) adds to our depth, the way his presence has a trickle-down effect up and down the lineup,” coach Sheldon Keefe said Sunday. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... He still leads the team by averaging one stick check per game in the offensive zone, and ranks fourth with 1.6 passes blocked in the offensive end.
Source: thestar February 14, 2021 18:57 UTC
