
Shawn Thornton
46-Year-Old
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Joining Panthers' front office
Thornton has retired from professional hockey and joined the Panthers' executive staff as the vice president of business operations.
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Thornton will take his talents from the penalty box to the luxury box, as he will strive to build the Florida franchise for the next generation. The 12-year veteran finishes his career with just 102 points in 705 games, but that's because his career was never truly focused on scoring -- Thornton will be remembered for his punishing style of play that cleared the way for his teammates, for which he received an astounding 1,103 penalty minutes.
Thornton will take his talents from the penalty box to the luxury box, as he will strive to build the Florida franchise for the next generation. The 12-year veteran finishes his career with just 102 points in 705 games, but that's because his career was never truly focused on scoring -- Thornton will be remembered for his punishing style of play that cleared the way for his teammates, for which he received an astounding 1,103 penalty minutes.
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At 38 years old, Thornton isn't even the oldest player in the locker room for the Panthers, but he still provides a needed physical, veteran presence on the wing. Serving primarily as the Panthers' 12th forward last season, Thornton didn't showcase much offensive prowess, scoring a goal and adding four assists while averaging 9:35 of ice time. With Lawson Crouse and Quinton Howden expected to contend for roster spots this fall, Thornton may only see his ice time plunge further in 2015-16, putting his already marginal fantasy value on life support.
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Set to retire
Thornton announced Thursday that he intends to retire at the end of this season, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
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Scores second goal of campaign
Thornton scored a second-period goal during Thursday's win over Arizona.
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Not dressing much this year
Thornton has only dressed for 15 games this year, contributing a single assist along the way.
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Tallies rare point Saturday
Thornton collected an assist in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blue Jackets.
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Will make season debut Saturday
Thornton will make his season debut Saturday afternoon against the Sabres, Joe Yerdon of NHL.com reports.
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