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The San Jose Sharks had an embarrassing exit from the playoffs in 2012, but team captain Joe Thornton doesn’t believe the team is any worse for the wear after a disappointing season that preceded the five-game dismantling in the first round.  Thornton told CSNBayArea.com on Monday, “They were just a better team. Flat out, they were just a better team ... Read More »