According to what San Jose Hockey Now reports, veteran Joe Thornton is back in San Jose.

He has been working out this summer with some Sharks players and his family has relocated there.

Will he be back in action with the team? Remember that Thornton, 43 years old, is still without a contract for the next season.

He played only 34 games last season with the Florida Panthers, collecting 10 points.

Could he join the Sharks in order to get a position in the team's organization?

Stay tuned.

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