Western Conference Team Officially Offers Joe Thornton a New Contract

The future of one NHLer has intrigued fans all summer long, but there's been a recent update that might change that.

Joe Thornton was reportedly offered a contract extension recently.

San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier gave this quote during a press conference recently, to discussions about the future of Thornton.

«Things are kind of up to him. I don't know if he wants to play or not play, when he figures that out, and his family figures that out, then I'm sure have a conversation with him at some point,» said Grier.

Thornton played the majority of his career with the Bruins and Sharks, but ended up becoming a journeyman of sorts, during the last few seasons; with the Panthers, and Leafs.

Does Thornton continue his career, or is he done? Comment below.

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