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Joe Thornton can give the Maple Leafs what they need most — just like Bobby Clarke did for me | The Star
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Joe Thornton Toronto Maple Leafs Unsigned Blue Jersey Skating with Puck vs. Edmonton Oilers Photograph
![Brodie Brazil on Twitter: "Joe Thornton has officially signed a 1-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. https://t.co/1LoEIJxgyM" / Twitter Brodie Brazil on Twitter: "Joe Thornton has officially signed a 1-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. https://t.co/1LoEIJxgyM" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkerUJaVoAALBoj.jpg)
Brodie Brazil on Twitter: "Joe Thornton has officially signed a 1-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. https://t.co/1LoEIJxgyM" / Twitter
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I need to win a Stanley Cup.' Joe Thornton made a tough decision to leave San Jose for the Leafs — with some help from an NFL legend | The Star
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