Shawn Thornton

34-Year-Old Left Wing – Boston Bruins

2013-14 NHL Stats

PP Pts

+/-

PIM

2013 NHL Projections

–

PP Pts

–

+/-

–

PIM

–

2013-14 Fantasy Hockey Outlook

Though he’ll never be a big factor on offense, Thornton does boast decent straight-line speed and competent puck skills that make him a steady cog on the Bruins’ fourth line. The key veteran leader racked up just seven points in 45 games this past season, along with 60 PIMs,...

Read more about Shawn Thornton

SHOOTS: Right HT: 6' 2" WT: 217 DOB: 7/23/1979 BORN: Oshawa, Ontario DRAFTED: 7th Rd, #190 Overall in 1997 Show Contract Hide Contract

Shawn Thornton Contract Information:

Signed a two-year extension with Boston in March of 2012.

March 16, 2014 – Shawn Thornton News

▼ More

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

+ Add To Watchlist

Thornton was a healthy scratch Saturday against the Hurricanes, the Boston Globe reports.

To instantly reveal our fantasy analysis of every player – including Shawn Thornton – simply subscribe now.

Shawn Thornton NHL Stats

OPTIONS: Show Minor League Stats Hide Minor League Stats Click stat headings to sort columns.

					Overall										Power Play				Defense
Season	Age	League	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	SOG	SH%	GWG	SHG	TOI/G	G	A	Pts	TOI/G	Hits	BS
2005-06	26	–	–	10	0	0	0	-5	16	16	0.0	0	0	–	0	0	0	–	–	–
2006-07	27	–	–	48	2	7	9	3	88	60	3.3	0	0	–	0	0	0	–	–	–
2007-08	28	–	–	58	4	3	7	-1	74	65	6.2	1	0	–	0	0	0	–	–	–
2008-09	29	–	–	79	6	5	11	-2	123	136	4.4	2	0	10:02	0	0	0	0:04	114	7
2009-10	30	–	–	74	1	9	10	-9	141	119	0.8	0	0	9:03	0	0	0	0:03	110	17
2010-11	31	NHL	BOS	79	10	10	20	8	122	151	6.6	2	0	10:05	0	0	0	0:09	141	18
2011-12	32	NHL	BOS	81	5	8	13	-7	154	114	4.4	0	1	9:11	0	0	0	0:04	91	12
2012-13	33	NHL	BOS	45	3	4	7	1	60	55	5.5	0	0	8:06	0	0	0	0:02	77	13
2013-14	34	NHL	BOS	64	5	3	8	3	74	93	5.4	1	0	8:48	0	0	0	0:03	111	19

Age is determined on October 1st of each season.

No Yes

Shawn Thornton – Playing Time Overview

Depth Chart Status (See Full Depth Chart)

#4 Right Wing

Time On Ice Stats

8:48

Average Time On Ice in 2013-14

During an average game, Shawn Thornton was on the ice for 8:48.

0:03

Average Power Play Time On Ice in 2013-14

During an average game, Shawn Thornton was on the ice for 0:03 during power plays.

Year	Ice Time	Power Play Ice Time
2011-12	9:11	0:04
2012-13	8:06	0:02
2013-14	8:48	0:03

Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Shawn Thornton

Morning Skate: Suspensions Here, Suspensions There

Published December 17, 2013

Dan and Janet opine about the suspensions levied against James Neal and Shawn Thornton, discuss goaltending matters for Teams Canada and the U.S. and express concern about concussions in the game.

More Shawn Thornton Articles View Last 30

NHL Schedule Analysis: Regional Rivals December 15, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Duck Season? December 8, 2013

2013 Bruins Preview: Like a Rask September 16, 2013

From the Pressbox: Top Lines & Pairings - Eastern Conference September 15, 2013

Shawn Thornton 2013-14 NHL Game Log

Date	Opponent	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPA	SHG	SOG	SH%	HIT	BS	TOI	PPTOI
Apr 18	DET	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	5	0	8:52	0:00
Apr 13	at NJ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	1	14:50	0:00
Apr 12	BUF	0	1	1	1	2	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	0	12:12	0:00
Apr 10	at WPG	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	1	0	11:33	0:00
Apr 8	at MIN	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	1	11:16	0:45
Apr 5	PHI	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	4	0.0	5	1	9:04	0:00
Apr 3	at TOR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	2	2	8:51	0:00
Apr 2	at DET	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	0	0	9:20	0:00
Mar 30	at PHI	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	7	0	9:28	0:00
Mar 29	at WAS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	8:03	0:00
Mar 27	CHI	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	11:11	0:00
Mar 24	MON	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	0	4:49	0:06
Mar 22	at PHO	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	50.0	2	0	8:12	0:00
Mar 21	at COL	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	10:21	0:00
Mar 18	at NJ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.0	0	0	12:18	0:00
Mar 17	MIN	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	3	0	11:00	0:00
Mar 15	CAR	Did Not Play
Mar 13	PHO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	3	0	6:27	0:00
Mar 12	at MON	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	1	10:13	0:00
Mar 9	at FLA	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	1	0	9:16	0:00
Mar 8	at TB	0	0	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	0.0	3	0	9:35	0:00
Mar 6	WAS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	4	0	11:41	0:00
Mar 4	FLA	0	0	0	-1	5	0	0	0	1	0.0	5	1	9:56	0:00
Mar 2	at NYR	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	1	0	8:56	0:00
Mar 1	WAS	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	3	0	9:12	0:06
View Shawn Thornton's Full Game Log
Feb 26	at BUF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	6:07	0:00
Feb 8	OTT	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	3	1	11:16	0:53
Feb 6	at STL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	3	0	7:50	0:00
Feb 4	VAN	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	3	0.0	2	2	8:44	0:00
Feb 1	EDM	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	2	0.0	3	0	6:40	0:00
Jan 30	MON	0	0	0	-2	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	5	0	6:46	0:18
Jan 28	FLA	1	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	4	25.0	3	1	12:03	0:17
Jan 27	at NYI	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	10:00	0:00
Jan 25	at PHI	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	9:13	0:00
Jan 20	LA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	3	1	8:56	0:00
Jan 19	at CHI	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	6:37	0:00
Jan 16	at DAL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	2	0	9:05	0:00
Jan 14	TOR	0	0	0	1	5	0	0	0	2	0.0	0	0	4:00	0:00
Jan 11	at SJ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	1	8:42	0:00
Jan 9	at LA	Did Not Play
Jan 7	at ANH	Did Not Play
Jan 4	WPG	Did Not Play
Jan 2	NSH	Did Not Play
Dec 31	NYI	Did Not Play
Dec 28	at OTT	Did Not Play
Dec 27	OTT	Did Not Play
Dec 23	at NSH	Did Not Play
Dec 21	BUF	Did Not Play
Dec 19	at BUF	Did Not Play
Dec 17	CGY	Did Not Play
Dec 14	at VAN	Did Not Play
Dec 12	at EDM	Did Not Play
Dec 10	at CGY	Did Not Play
Dec 8	at TOR	Did Not Play
Dec 7	PIT	0	0	0	0	12	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	0	2:13	0:00
Dec 5	at MON	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	6:36	0:04
Nov 30	CLS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	2	0	10:54	0:00
Nov 29	NYR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	3	0	8:38	0:00
Nov 27	at DET	Did Not Play
Nov 25	PIT	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	2	0	8:45	0:00
Nov 23	CAR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	3	0	9:39	0:05
Nov 21	STL	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	10:48	0:00
Nov 19	at NYR	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	33.3	1	0	7:33	0:00
Nov 18	at CAR	Did Not Play
Nov 15	at OTT	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	1	8:51	0:00
Nov 14	CLS	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	4	25.0	2	0	7:54	0:00
Nov 11	TB	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	4	0	7:05	0:00
Nov 9	TOR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	1	7:26	0:00
Nov 7	FLA	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	0	6:40	0:00
Nov 5	DAL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	0	6:19	0:00
Nov 2	at NYI	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	1	9:04	0:00
Oct 31	ANH	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	2	0	7:09	0:00
Oct 30	at PIT	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	0	9:31	0:00
Oct 26	NJ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	4	0	8:25	0:00
Oct 24	SJ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	5	0	9:31	0:00
Oct 23	at BUF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	0	1	9:15	0:20
Oct 19	at TB	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	100.0	0	0	8:07	0:00
Oct 17	at FLA	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.0	3	0	8:26	0:00
Oct 14	DET	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	4	0	9:11	0:00
Oct 12	at CLS	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	1	7:28	0:00
Oct 10	COL	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	1	5:57	0:00
Oct 5	DET	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.0	1	0	9:21	0:00
Oct 3	TB	0	0	0	-1	7	0	0	0	1	0.0	1	0	8:19	0:06

Shawn Thornton: Past News Updates ( ▲ View most recent update )

2/11/2014

Thornton has picked up 12 penalty minutes in his 13 games since returning from a 15-game suspension in January.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

1/8/2014

Thornton (suspension), who will miss Thursday's game in Los Angeles, is eligible to return to action Saturday in San Jose, the Boston Herald reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/31/2013

Thornton has chosen not to file a second appeal for his 15-game suspension, Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/24/2013

The NHL has upheld Thornton's 15-game suspension, TSN.ca reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/16/2013

Thornton will appeal his 15-game suspension, the Boston Globe reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/14/2013

Thornton was suspended 15 games Saturday for his unsportsmanlike behavior during last weekend's game against the Penguins, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/14/2013

Thornton met Friday with Brendan Shanahan, director of the NHL's department of player safety, in the wake of an incident last week involving the Bruins' winger and Pittsburgh's Brooks Orpik, the Boston Herald reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/10/2013

Thornton will have an in-person hearing Friday for his sucker punch on the Pens' Brook Orpik over the weekend, Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/9/2013

Thornton remains suspended indefinitely, pending a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety that is unlikely to occur until later in the week, the Boston Globe reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

12/7/2013

Thornton will have an in-person hearing with league disciplinarians next week for sucker punching the Penguins' Brooks Orpik while he was down on the ice in Saturday's game, according to NHL Department of Player Safety. Thornton received a match penalty on the play that sent Orpik to hospital on a stretcher.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

11/20/2013

Thornton, who was a healthy scratch Monday, returned to the Bruins' lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, scoring a goal in the process.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

10/17/2013

Thornton has been held scoreless over five games, but has provided 17 penalty minutes.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

Subscribe Now To See More News Updates

RotoWire's Preseason Outlooks

2013-14

Subscribe now to see our 2013-14 outlook.

2012-13

With just 13 points in 81 games this past year, Thornton is more valuable to the Bruins than he is to fantasy owners. Though he’ll never be a nifty offensive weapon, Thornton does possess decent straight-line speed and decent puck skills to go along with the pugilistic skills his job requires.

2011-12

Thornton's 10 goals and 10 assists this past season both represent career-highs for the B's gritty winger. He topped 100 PIMs for the third straight season, but despite his rep as a tough guy/grinder, he has decent skills which help bring an element of reliability to the B's effective (of late) fourth line.

2010-11

Thornton's grit and leadership are what keep him in Boston, and on the team's fourth line, but his penalty minutes are the only thing that would make him of interest to fantasy owners. Thornton's 21 fighting majors in 2009-10 led the Bruins, and he's put up 264 penalty minutes over the last two seasons combined.

2009-10

Thornton, a fourth-line regular, brings leadership and grit to the table, but his offensive upside is limited, making PIMs the only category he can really help fantasy owners in.

2008-09

A fourth-liner with little offensive upside, Thornton earns his keep with his gritty play. He'd need a few more PIMs though to make rostering him in fantasy leagues worthwhile.

2007-08

Thornton is strictly a fourth-liner, who is expected to be Boston's intimidator.

2006-07

Thornton was a minus-five with no points in 10 games last season, so it's likely he will spend nearly all of his season in the AHL barring injuries.

2005-06

Thornston is a defensive winger who has served his time in the minors. He had a cup of coffee with the Hawks in 2003-04. Last season, he logged 253 penalty minutes and has more than 2,000 in his minor league career.

Login Help

Shawn Thornton