Thornton has three points (1G / 2A), a minus-2 rating and 50 PIMS in 35 games while averaging 8:51 TOI this season. The veteran tough guy will return to the Panthers next year and continue to be a leader for a young Florida squad.
Thornton has been out of the lineup since December 6th, but it sounds like he will be back in tomorrow vs. the Blue Jackets. He has one goal, one assist and 27 PIMS in 22 games with the Panthers.
Thornton will miss his fourth consecutive game tonight vs. the Capitals. Placing Thornton on IR enabled the Panthers to activate Aleksander Barkov and Scottie Upshall from IR without having to send anyone to the minors.
Thornton had eight points (5G / 3A) with 74 penalty minutes in 64 games with the Bruins last season.
Thornton will skate on the Bruins fourth line with Daniel Paille and Gregory Campbell on Saturday in San Jose. He is not a serviceable fantasy player.
As laid out in the collective bargaining agreement, the appeal first goes to Commissioner Gary Bettman. If Bettman upholds the suspension, Thornton and the NHLPA can then elect to appeal to a neutral arbitrator.
Thornton tugged Orpik down after a whistle and punched him when he was on his back. The surrounding Penguins players immediately called for the trainer as Orpik was clearly in distress. Thornton is likely looking at a lengthy suspension.
Thornton re-signs shortly after the Bs' shootout win. He scored four goals and 12 points with 175 PIM in 70 games.
Thornton is likely still reeling from the flu. He has four goals and 11 points with 122 PIM in 59 games.
Thornton is sick and won't be able to play tonight. He has four goals and 11 points with 122 PIM in 59 games.
Seems like Thornton won't play tonight after not participating in warmups. He has four goals and 11 points with 122 PIM in 57 games.
Seems like Thornton won't play tonight after not participating in warmups. He has four goals and 11 points with 122 PIM in 57 games.
