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Officially announces retirement
Thornton officially announced his retirement from professional hockey Saturday.
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Thornton didn't play in 2022-23, so this announcement is more of a formality. While he never won a Stanley Cup, he was highly successful in his time in the NHL, playing in 1,714 regular-season games -- the most ever for a first-overall pick -- and another 187 playoff contests between the Bruins, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Panthers. He amassed 430 goals, 1,109 assists and 1,272 PIM in the regular season, and he added another 134 points in the postseason. Thornton also earned six All-Star nominations as well as the Hart Trophy and Art Ross Trophy in 2005-06. Internationally, Thornton claimed one Olympic gold medal, two gold medals at the World Cup of Hockey, one gold medal at the World Junior Championship and a silver medal in the 2005 World Championship.
Thornton didn't play in 2022-23, so this announcement is more of a formality. While he never won a Stanley Cup, he was highly successful in his time in the NHL, playing in 1,714 regular-season games -- the most ever for a first-overall pick -- and another 187 playoff contests between the Bruins, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Panthers. He amassed 430 goals, 1,109 assists and 1,272 PIM in the regular season, and he added another 134 points in the postseason. Thornton also earned six All-Star nominations as well as the Hart Trophy and Art Ross Trophy in 2005-06. Internationally, Thornton claimed one Olympic gold medal, two gold medals at the World Cup of Hockey, one gold medal at the World Junior Championship and a silver medal in the 2005 World Championship.
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Thornton turned 42 years of age this past July, but the future Hall of Famer elected to continue his storied career this summer, signing a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Panthers in August. Thornton was reasonably productive a season ago in what would be his first and only year in Toronto, posting five goals and 20 points in 44 games. The days of Thornton filling a prominent role are long over, but he still possesses the ability to move up and down the lineup in addition to being an asset with the man advantage. Thornton will provide plenty of veteran leadership for Florida but he can probably be ignored in most fantasy formats.
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Assist after seven games as scratch
Thornton picked up an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.
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Nets insurance goal
Thornton scored a goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Ducks.
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Returning Tuesday
Thornton (undisclosed) will be activated from injured reserve and play Tuesday in San Jose, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.
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Could return Tuesday
Thornton (undisclosed) will "probably" be available Tuesday against the Sharks, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
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Skates in non-contact jersey
Thornton (undisclosed) practiced in a non-contact jersey Monday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
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Uncertain about future
When asked about what his decision-making process would be in terms of potentially retiring this summer, Thornton said "I really have no idea. I haven't put any thought into it at all right now...I'm sure I'll talk with the family and see what our plan is next," David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
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Thornton often sat as a healthy scratch during the regular season, picking up 10 points through 34 appearances, and he was in the press box for all but one of the Panthers' 10 playoff games, so it remains to be seen if he'll be interested in returning to such a limited role in his age-43 season in 2022-23. Despite his limited usage, if he does decide to play another campaign, it wouldn't be surprising to see Thornton re-sign with Florida.
Thornton often sat as a healthy scratch during the regular season, picking up 10 points through 34 appearances, and he was in the press box for all but one of the Panthers' 10 playoff games, so it remains to be seen if he'll be interested in returning to such a limited role in his age-43 season in 2022-23. Despite his limited usage, if he does decide to play another campaign, it wouldn't be surprising to see Thornton re-sign with Florida.