As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.

Auston Matthews explained why he brought San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton on the Toronto Maple Leafs Mentor trip.

"I'm my own mentor," Hildeby joked as he left the scrum after Sunday's win in Toronto. Steven Lorentz brought his father, Mark, on the trip. Bobby McMann brought his sister. Matthew Knies brought his ...

'He Seems Like Mr. Popular': Steven Lorentz And Other Maple Leafs Reveal What It's Like To Have Joe Thornton On Team's Mentors Trip Joe Thornton has brought the entertainment on the Toronto Maple ...

Auston Matthews made a Jumbo pick for his mentor. The Maple Leafs captain brought former teammate Joe Thornton along on the team’s Mentors Trip this week. Thornton and Matthews were teammates with the ...

With Joe Thornton a part of the Maple Leafs mentor trip, it could open the door to a potential reunion, but in a much less competitive role. It was a great sign to see Joe Thornton among a bevy of ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was extremely happy to have ex-NHL star Joe Thornton cheering him on during his recent game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

This year, a familiar face is returning to the organization, Joe Thornton, who was chosen by star forward Auston Matthews to accompany the team as his guest, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman ...

William Nylander is the latest member of the Leafs' Core 4 to face scrutiny over his controversial comments following the ...