Joe Thornton has four goals and 12 points in his last seven games. With three assists on Monday, Thornton has reached the 50-point mark and is well on his way to recording at least 70 points for the ninth consecutive season. When it comes time to evaluate him going into next seasons draft, you shouldn't regard him as one of the league's elite players, but you should see him as one of the safest bets among the players just below the highest tier.