So when the coach of the San Jose Sharks says he puts a certain player on the top line because "Joe needs someone fast to play with," that grabs your attention.

Milan Michalek is Thornton's left-hand man, and you better not blink because you won't see him standing still for long.

"Joe needs a fast guy to play with," coach Ron Wilson said. "He and Milan seem to feed on each other and really get things done."

Good to know our $26 million dollar investment is getting notice.