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With the NHL’s season on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic, Thornton has some time to start growing his beard back in. The NHL is still attempting to finish the 2019-2020 regular season, perhaps resuming as early as June.

Although that could be a while if you listen to the man himself. — Brent Burns (@Burnzie88) October 2, 2018 “I regretted [shaving] as soon as it started hitting the floor,” Thornton told reporters on Oct. 28 at the Sharks' practice facility. He looks 15 years younger. Lets get it going again pic.twitter.com/U4yJVxbqKh, “I regretted [shaving] as soon as it started hitting the floor,” Thornton told reporters on Oct. 28 at the Sharks' practice facility.

In a video posted by the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, a bearded Thornton is standing next to his daughter at their South Bay home. Thornton is San Jose’s all-time assists leader, but the 40-year-old has become arguably more synonymous with his “lifestyle beard” in the last handful of seasons. Reblog. You know (him). The last time Thornton, 40, shaved his prodigious beard was right before the 2018-19 season when, at a team gathering at Brent Burns’ house, the decision was made to remove the long whiskers. Get the latest odds on all the top sports. The 40-year-old Thornton started growing his graybeard during the 2015-16 season as he and Sharks defenseman Brent Burns became known for their matching looks, which they dubbed “lifestyle beards.” There was one slight interruption, when Burns shaved Thornton’s beard at a team party just before the 2018 season, but Thornton had spent every day since then growing it back. Share on Facebook. Emails reveal how Hunter Biden tried to cash in big on behalf of family... Biden introduced Ukraine exec to VP dad: emails, Boy killed on highway left note saying he was running away, mom says, No, 'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond did not die in prison riot, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, NHL's most coveted free agent picks new team, NHL superstar makes shocking free-agency decision, Young Islanders winger punished for violating drug policy, season on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic, MLB telecasts continually con viewers — and not creatively, Trading Yankees star right now would be mistake: Sherman. Man in Trump gear booted from Southwest flight for removing mask to eat.

Privacy Notice “Hopefully it’ll grow back quickly.”. This season he has 31 points in 70 games for the Sharks. Thornton has played in 1,636 NHL games, ninth-most all time. I’ve got to make it up to him somehow.”. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Thornton shouldn't shave again until he hangs up his skates for good. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. At a time when facial hair is growing unabashedly across a shut-down country, one of hockey’s most well-known beards has disappeared. (: @brguerrero) pic.twitter.com/vFRBAt4RG5. Share.

There was one slight interruption, when Burns shaved Thornton’s beard at a team party just before the 2018 season, but Thornton had spent every day since then growing it back. NBC Sports. Rumors swirl as Joe Thornton decides future, San Jose Sharks sign Patrick Marleau as he nears Gordie Howe record. — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 2, 2020. Burns shaved Thornton’s beard at a team party ahead of the 2018-19 regular season, but Thornton missed his facial hair at practice the following morning. Sharks/Twitter. By Sean Leahy May 4, 2020, 12:18 PM EDT. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Gang's All Here: A NY Jets Podcast

Joe Thornton has shaved his beard, as a Twitter video posted by the San Jose Sharks showed Joe Thornton reveals he has shaved his iconic beard. His 24 assists give him 1,089 for his career, seventh-most all-time in league history. The league and the NHL Players’ Associations issued a joint statement earlier this week saying small groups of players could be able to return to team training facilities by the end of the month. My vote? Sean Leahy. It's amazing how much younger Joe Thornton looks when he gets rid of that giant scruffy beard. Thornton, who will turn 41 in July, has played 15 seasons for San Jose after playing his first eight for the Boston Bruins, who selected him with the No.

The two posed on the cover of the “Body Issue” for “ESPN: The Magazine” wearing, well, not much else outside of the beards. Your Ad Choices So when the Sharks next take the ice, Thornton probably is going to have plenty of facial hair in tow. DSW offers buy one, get one 50 percent off deal on shoes and accessories, H&M launches Jeans Redesign collection focused on sustainability, Nordstrom Rack takes up to 65 percent off outerwear, Postmates is scoring delivery wins all football season, Lululemon offers up to 75 percent off apparel, accessories and more, Cardi B was in bed with Offset when she accidentally posted her nude photo, Hunter Biden emails, pics reveal wild life, pained soul. Sharks center Joe Thornton chopped off his beard for the first time in nearly two years, the team revealed in a video, which showed the before and after, with some help from his daughter, Ayla, who channeled “I Dream of Jeannie” to show the stunning change. Joe Thornton’s wonderful ‘lifestyle beard’ is gone. I wouldn’t jump to that assumption.”. The Sharks’ veteran center shaved his iconic beard. When he woke up, he didn’t want to see dad. May 3, 2020 | 11:14am | Updated May 3, 2020 | 11:15am, — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 2, 2020. Her dad’s beard disappears. Sitemap 1 pick in the 1997 NHL Draft. Terms of Use

Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Joe Thornton's daughter makes his beard disappear. Joe Thornton’s wonderful ‘lifestyle beard’ is gone. She then folds her arms and bows her head and voila! He won’t need to worry about growing one for the playoffs, though — if there are playoffs — as the Sharks were in last place in the Western Conference at the time the season was suspended. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER.

Sharks reported 'front-runners' to sign top goalie prospect. “My 5-year-old wasn’t happy this morning when he woke up,” Thornton said.

Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Just like magic, Joe Thornton’s beard disappears, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Power restoration begins for Bay Area as temperatures, fire danger remain high in some areas. He and teammate Brent Burns began growing beards during the 2015-16 season, and the beards became a staple for both players well beyond the 2015-16 Stanley Cup Final. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Jalen Rose: Renaissance Man ... when Sharks teammate Brent Burns did the honor of shaving Thornton's beard for him. Thornton’s son was not a fan of him clean-shaven at the time. “My 5-year old (son) wasn’t happy this morning.