Joe Thornton will be returning for a 22nd NHL season in 2019/2020

He’s not done yet.

San Jose Sharks legend and future Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Thornton has confirmed his intentions to continue playing in 2019/20 and beyond.

Thornton, who turns 40 on July 2, will be an unrestricted free agent after playing on a one-year, $5 million contract last season.

The 39-year old has spent the past fourteen seasons with the Sharks after being dealt to the organization in a trade with the Boston Bruins back in November 2005.

He has compiled 413 goals, and 1,065 assists over a span of 22 NHL seasons and 1,566 regular season games, and ranks 14th all-time in points (1478), eighth in assists.

Despite never winning the Stanley Cup, he has a lot of accolades to be proud of as his career progresses. On top of being selected to six NHL All-Star games, he was also a recipient of the Art Ross Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy in 2006.

No word yet on if the Sharks will bring him back, although it seems more likely than not they will make room for the fan favourite on the roster.