SAN JOSE — Sharks center Joe Thornton revealed Tuesday that the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee were fully torn when he was injured on Jan. 23 in game against the Winnipeg Jets at SAP Center.
It’s the exact same injury he dealt with last spring, only it was to his left knee that was hurt at that point.
Thornton, meeting with reporters during the team’s locker cleanout day, also made it clear Tuesday that he wants to remain with the Sharks. Thornton signed a one-year, $8 million contract last July and can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.