Sharks to retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 next season

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Former San Jose Sharks star Joe Thornton will have his number retired next season, becoming only the second player in franchise history to receive the honor.

A date has not been set for Thornton, who wore No. 19, to join Patrick Marleau (No. 12) as the only Sharks players to have their numbers in the rafters at the SAP Center.

"It has been an honor and a privilege to pla