223 Quotes by Joe Thornton

Nothing comes easy in life.

As a young player, you really don't know if players look up to you, and maybe you're not sure how to be in the locker room.

You need somebody to be firm with you and hard on you and watch you progress.

Every day, just enjoy it. It goes by so fast. But put the work in and you'll be rewarded.

I remember all the older guys, when I started playing, telling me how fast it all goes by. I remember being an 18-year-old and going, 'Whoa, this is the NHL. And it just flies right by, so just enjoy every day.'

I've been obsessed with hockey ever since I can remember.

I like winning games.