TSN: Shawn Thornton suspended 15 games

[Salem13]

So, is this the new big rivalry? Boston vs. Pittsburgh. Greater than Montreal in the last decade?

Rivals, no, it's just who we loathe.

 

[ksp1957]

So, is this the new big rivalry? Boston vs. Pittsburgh. Greater than Montreal in the last decade?

Nah. Montreal is a rivalry. Pittsburgh is just garbage.

 

[hubey]

I have gained even more respect for Thorton through this whole ordeal. He stuck up for his teammate, admitted he made a mistake, and has not hidden from the media throughout the process. Now decides not to appeal further because better for the team. No wonder his teammates and fans love the guy.

 

[Gee Wally]

“I’d rather not be a distraction around here and I’d rather just focus on getting ready for Jan. 11,” Thornton said. “I’m not going to lie to you, it wasn’t an easy decision. I’ve been thinking about it for the last 36 hours, not much sleep.

“But I feel, for the team, it’s probably the right thing to do, I guess, at this point, not going through the whole process again for a third time.”

Thornton said his teammates have provided a support system for him, and players from other teams had reached out, including Raffi Torres, Adam Burish, Jay Rosehill, and Paul Bissonnette.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2...-new-appeal/jzxZ6XA2ZahCUzSbpB8oBL/story.html

http://bostonherald.com/sports/brui...shawn_thornton_wont_appeal_suspension_further

 

[Ladyfan]

Well that's a brilliant tactic by the NHL -- stall for as long as possible on making the original decision. Then drag your feet on the appeal. I still wish Thornton would have taken things further with the league. I agree with him obviously that it was too long. Kudos to him though for putting the team completely before himself. Standing up for his teammates due to referee incompetence and Orpik's wussiness got him into the predicament, now he is taking another one for the team so as not to cause further distraction. That is Thornton for you. I love his character and it is no wonder he is so beloved in the room. I hope the Garden gives him a rousing standing O upon his return.

I believe Shawn will get a nice ovation when he returns.

I know a couple of not so young ladies in my section that will be on their feet cheering for him.

 

[Justin St Pierre]

Orpik plays and Eriksson is still out concussed. **** the Pens and the NHL who bows to their will.

Oh, yes, that NHL. Good old Dr. Gary Bettman, un-concussing Brooks Orpik while Loui Eriksson sat in his waiting room begging for his help. How dare they.

I hope somebody puts Orpik through the glass the next time we play them

Cant say enough how much i despise that organization

Despise the organization if you must, but please don't wish bodily harm on someone. Plus, going through the glass would likely injure fans, too, and that's terrible considering that players, at the very least, do understand the risks of a contact sport whereas fans did not necessarily choose danger. It does not reflect well on a fan-base to want to see a player "through the glass," in my personal opinion that is based on years of knowing nothing about ice hockey whatsoever.

Thornton said his teammates have provided a support system for him, and players from other teams had reached out, including Raffi Torres, Adam Burish, Jay Rosehill, and Paul Bissonnette.

Raffi Torres! Now there's a guy whose moral compass I trust.

I believe Shawn will get a nice ovation when he returns.

I know a couple of not so young ladies in my section that will be on their feet cheering for him.

I believe so, too.

I think he's a great leader and a great team guy.

I'm still uncomfortable with this whole situation, myself, though.

 

[Gee Wally]

Agreed on Torres moral compass. I hold it in the same esteem as I hold Mario Lemieux . Right in the ****ter.

 

[Hali33]

It's too bad the system is set up that even a 15 game suspension will be fully served before appeals are fully completed. That should probably be addressed in the new CBA since the league is planning on giving longer suspensions.
I respect Thorntons decision although I would have liked to see the arbitrator's decision. Honesty fans should just vote him for the 7th player just so he can cash in the car and get some money back that way. My god the other fan bases would just rage, I would love it.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

I doubt he would've won appeal tbh.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

wasn't about the games, it was about saving some of the 90k in salary

Yep, exactly. Daughter hung with him a bit last night at the game. They were talking about fighting and she jokingly said to him "If I can get punched in the face by you tonight my 2013 will be complete", after he stopped laughing he said "I can't do that anymore, it costs me too much money"

 

[ODAAT]

It's too bad the system is set up that even a 15 game suspension will be fully served before appeals are fully completed. That should probably be addressed in the new CBA since the league is planning on giving longer suspensions.
I respect Thorntons decision although I would have liked to see the arbitrator's decision. Honesty fans should just vote him for the 7th player just so he can cash in the car and get some money back that way. My god the other fan bases would just rage, I would love it.

should have the ceremony when/if the B`s play the Pens in Boston

 

[Astro99]

“I’d rather not be a distraction around here and I’d rather just focus on getting ready for Jan. 11,†Thornton said. “I’m not going to lie to you, it wasn’t an easy decision. I’ve been thinking about it for the last 36 hours, not much sleep.

“But I feel, for the team, it’s probably the right thing to do, I guess, at this point, not going through the whole process again for a third time.â€

Thornton said his teammates have provided a support system for him, and players from other teams had reached out, including Raffi Torres, Adam Burish, Jay Rosehill, and Paul Bissonnette.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2...-new-appeal/jzxZ6XA2ZahCUzSbpB8oBL/story.html

http://bostonherald.com/sports/brui...shawn_thornton_wont_appeal_suspension_further

LOL ... What a peer group that is.

 

[Ladyfan]

LOL ... What a peer group that is.

Nice of you to post this on the B's board....Pens board is -------->

 

[Kovi]

Nice of you to post this on the B's board....Pens board is -------->

haha. Ladyfan being sassy!

 

[ODAAT]

Nice of you to post this on the B's board....Pens board is -------->

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay -----------------------------------------> that way

 

[Over the volcano]

LOL ... What a peer group that is.

No kidding!

And worst of all . . .

Thornton also appreciated the kind words that Orpik himself had to say about him upon his return from the concussion he suffered.

“We've known each other for a long time and I said that right after the fact, that we're friends and obviously the outcome was not what was intended and I felt awful about it. . . We've talked, we talked that night. We were still friends after that night, from talking, and that helped me a little bit through this for sure.”

 

[Ladyfan]

Shawn is a great team leader and person. He made a mistake but he was standing up for the dirty hit on Loui.

I think most here feel Shawn deserved a suspension but the amount of games he got was not fair for his first time.

Most here on the B's board respect a player who stands up for another player.

It's not like Shawn is a player like matt cooke.

 

[Bullvyne666]

Agreed on Torres moral compass. I hold it in the same esteem as I hold Mario Lemieux . Right in the ****ter.

Agree 100%

 

[Bullvyne666]

Shawn is a great team leader and person. He made a mistake but he was standing up for the dirty hit on Loui.

I think most here feel Shawn deserved a suspension but the amount of games he got was not fair for his first time.

Most here on the B's board respect a player who stands up for another player.

It's not like Shawn is a player like matt cooke.

Or James Neal

 

[Ladyfan]

Or James Neal

That knee to Brad's head was bad. I thought it was worse than what Shawn did...and I think Shawn deserved a suspension...but Neal's suspension should have been as long if not longer.

I like how Shawn came right out and said he made a mistake . Speaks to the kind of man he is.

 

[pgm16]

That knee to Brad's head was bad. I thought it was worse than what Shawn did...and I think Shawn deserved a suspension...but Neal's suspension should have been as long if not longer.

I like how Shawn came right out and said he made a mistake . Speaks to the kind of man he is.

I hope Gregory Campbell wins his first knockout over Orpick & then Shawn helps Orpick to the Pens bench sometime in May or June !!!...

 

[sarge88]

LOL ... What a peer group that is.

True.

The only group that would be worse would be Matt Cooke, Ulf Samuelsson, James Neal and Darias Kasparaitas.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Boston Bruins ‏@NHLBruins 2m
Shawn Thornton switches into a black jersey to join Dougie on defense during a controlled scrimmage. #throwback ^CS

Looks like we have our Seidenberg replacement

 

[Over the volcano]

Boston Bruins ‏@NHLBruins 2m
Shawn Thornton switches into a black jersey to join Dougie on defense during a controlled scrimmage. #throwback ^CS

Looks like we have our Seidenberg replacement

Didn't he play defense in Junior for a bit?

 

[sarge88]

Didn't he play defense in Junior for a bit?

I thought he was drafted as a defenseman.