Ty Anderson: Thornton on the outs?

Every Don Cherry fan just got a little "excited" for their team to sign him.

with the cap issues its just tough to see them not shaving some cap off by not bringing him back because of the cheaper options. he'd have to at least take a cut to start.

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I personally wouldn't sign him back if I were the Bruins. It is time to go younger at that position, Thornton will be 37 this year and even for the league minimum it's not worth it, IMO. The enforcer role is a dying breed and the Bruins already have a handful of players who can take care of the fighting. The fourth line has become pretty stale over the last 2 years and needs some much needed changes. Paille and Campbell aren't going anywhere because of their effectiveness in the checking game and roles on the PK. That leaves Thornton odd man out, let the young kids in Florek, Lindblad, ect get a shot.

He has meant a lot to this team and city but Chiarelli has to do what's best for the team. He let Ference walk because there was no room for him and they wanted to get younger at the position. Chiarelli should do the same with Thornton.

Thornton and Kelly won't be back. Gonna miss those two vets but there are plenty of other experienced players in that group now. I think Thornton would have been on the fence this offseason without those antics. That pushed him right out the door. The B's are gonna make the bottom 6 younger, faster and cheaper with internal players. Idk where he is in his development but from everything I've heard I hope Camera is ready to take on that 4th line role. Same for Kokhlachev on the 3rd. I don't think Spooner will ever be a full time Bruin unless he learns to play wing.

I think regardless of the outcome of this season, it was going to be Thornton's last as a Bruin. Like you mentioned Ty, there are a handful of capable kids coming up. I would really like to see Camara get a shot a Thornton's spot. I loved the way he played in the World Juniors during the last lockout year.

They also seem to be high in Lindblad who is a center. Could they be thinking about moving Campbell?

I think regardless of the outcome of this season, it was going to be Thornton's last as a Bruin. Like you mentioned Ty, there are a handful of capable kids coming up. I would really like to see Camara get a shot a Thornton's spot. I loved the way he played in the World Juniors during the last lockout year.

They also seem to be high in Lindblad who is a center. Could they be thinking about moving Campbell?
- glove_was_stuck

That might be a bit too much to have two rooks on the fourth line... I could see it happening the season after next. Give Lindblad another season in providence.

That might be a bit too much to have two rooks on the fourth line... I could see it happening the season after next. Give Lindblad another season in providence.
- Shaundre93

I agree. I only mention it as the front office was really high on both prospects coming out camp before last season.

I just hope they don't go crazy making all sorts of changes. There isn't that much of need IMO.

Sad to see him go but like us with Neil its getting to be that time

A package including Marchand and Bartkowski for Evander Kane.

Looks like Benning will be the Nucks new GM

A package including Marchand and Bartkowski for Evander Kane.
- Cape Breton Bruins

A package including Marchand and Bartkowski for Evander Kane.
- Cape Breton Bruins

It'd would have to be something like Marchand, Bart ++ IMO

Biggest problem would be Brad has a Modified NTC I believe, same with Kelly... Players with some salary we could shed but could possibly nix a trade, and I dont see WPG as a destination players are lining up to play in to be honest.

I thing Marchand would geneate a lot of interest though at a great 4.5M cap hit for the next few seasons

Looks like Benning will be the Nucks new GM
- glove_was_stuck

Good for him though, deserves it.

Loks lke Sweeny is getting some love too.... Be a big hit for Chia to lose both guys

It'd would have to be something like Marchand, Bart ++ IMO

Biggest problem would be Brad has a Modified NTC I believe, same with Kelly... Players with some salary we could shed but could possibly nix a trade, and I dont see WPG as a destination players are lining up to play in to be honest.

I thing Marchand would geneate a lot of interest though at a great 4.5M cap hit for the next few seasons
- MrBeanTown

I'm probably the biggest Marchand hater among Bruins fans but I still wouldn't be opposed to keeping in the fold for another season and see if he can just focus on playing hockey now that he has something to prove. Don't trade him for the sake of trading him.

Good for him though, deserves it.

Loks lke Sweeny is getting some love too.... Be a big hit for Chia to lose both guys
- MrBeanTown

Yeah a little too much maybe

I'm probably the biggest Marchand hater among Bruins fans but I still wouldn't be opposed to keeping in the fold for another season and see if he can just focus on playing hockey now that he has something to prove. Don't trade him for the sake of trading him.
- Cape Breton Bruins

I have always looked the other way on his antics as long he produces. He's given us some great moments over his tenure. However if the last 2 years of post season production is going to be where he is trending, then I'm not feeling great about having him aboard.

He is that Ott sort of boder line Avery type of guy where it is all to easy to want to punch his rat face.

with the cap issues its just tough to see them not shaving some cap off by not bringing him back because of the cheaper options. he'd have to at least take a cut to start.
- bred20

Lucic 6 mill
Krejci 5.1 mil
Marshmont 4.5 mil

Thorton (1.1 mil) isnt the problem on this team. Its ovepaying for players too early. You cant do that in a salary cap league. How are any of those salaries justified? Looch had one 30 goal season,..Krejci has had one season with at least 50 assists, and marshmont has never hit 30 goals, so what we have is a lot of paying for potential. All were crucial in the cup run 2011, but none of them have earned what they are being paid today, and again, in a salary cap league, thats too many overpayments.

Lucic 6 mill
Krejci 5.1 mil
Marshmont 4.5 mil

Thorton (1.1 mil) isnt the problem on this team. Its ovepaying for players too early. You cant do that in a salary cap league. How are any of those salaries justified? Looch had one 30 goal season,..Krejci has had one season with at least 50 assists, and marshmont has never hit 30 goals, so what we have is a lot of paying for potential. All were crucial in the cup run 2011, but none of them have earned what they are being paid today, and again, in a salary cap league, thats too many overpayments.
- 77emac77

Honestly I don't think these are overpayments.... 5.1 for Krejci is a great deal IMO, he would get a lot more on the market, 6M for Looch is a slight overpayment... but who else offers what he does? Look at what Clarkson gets open market and Looch is much more valuable...

Lucic 6 mill
Krejci 5.1 mil
Marshmont 4.5 mil

Thorton (1.1 mil) isnt the problem on this team. Its ovepaying for players too early. You cant do that in a salary cap league. How are any of those salaries justified? Looch had one 30 goal season,..Krejci has had one season with at least 50 assists, and marshmont has never hit 30 goals, so what we have is a lot of paying for potential. All were crucial in the cup run 2011, but none of them have earned what they are being paid today, and again, in a salary cap league, thats too many overpayments.
- 77emac77

Krejci and Lucic get paid for what they usually do in the playoffs. This is a balanced team so high end point production will never happen for any players on the top lines. Krejci team is fantastic IMO. Lucic is overpaid by about a mil IMO and MarchNd can (frank) right off.

Despite Thornton's slip ups this year, he still can play the game. Good 4th line agitator who can handle himself and have his teammates backs. But like you guys mentioned, Bruins just need to get a bit younger in the bottom 6 or youre gonna have to throw a bunch of rookies in the line up without any experience in a few years. Few good young guys in the bottom 6 next year and youll be fine

Obviously I'm a Thornton fan, that being said, the one thing that sets Thornton apart from other enforcers is that he can play the game and doesn't take stupid penalties. Orpik desevered to get his ass kicked for his questionable hit on Loui. No one else stepped in to fight Orpik. Thorts did. He is a passioniate leader of the Bruins. It was said that we have other players that fight. Lucic, Chara, Boychuk are those the players you really want in the penalty box for 5 mins or worse breaking their hands? I know I sure don't.
The Bruins have only a handful of players that don't fight most will when need be, but Thornton is the go to guy for a reason. While he isn't in Scotts class(only Chara is) Thornton will drop em with anyone at anytime and more often then not it to send a message not to "motivate the team".
Sign him to a 2yr deal let him finish in Boston and call it day
Just my thoughts.

Lucic 6 mill
Krejci 5.1 mil
Marshmont 4.5 mil

Thorton (1.1 mil) isnt the problem on this team. Its ovepaying for players too early. You cant do that in a salary cap league. How are any of those salaries justified? Looch had one 30 goal season,..Krejci has had one season with at least 50 assists, and marshmont has never hit 30 goals, so what we have is a lot of paying for potential. All were crucial in the cup run 2011, but none of them have earned what they are being paid today, and again, in a salary cap league, thats too many overpayments.
- 77emac77

None of those are terrible contracts.

Go to capgeek and check out other players in the same range. All three belong in that range. Im willing to bet almost any team would take Krejci at 5.1

Obviously I'm a Thornton fan, that being said, the one thing that sets Thornton apart from other enforcers is that he can play the game and doesn't take stupid penalties. Orpik desevered to get his ass kicked for his questionable hit on Loui. No one else stepped in to fight Orpik. Thorts did. He is a passioniate leader of the Bruins. It was said that we have other players that fight. Lucic, Chara, Boychuk are those the players you really want in the penalty box for 5 mins or worse breaking their hands? I know I sure don't.
The Bruins have only a handful of players that don't fight most will when need be, but Thornton is the go to guy for a reason. While he isn't in Scotts class(only Chara is) Thornton will drop em with anyone at anytime and more often then not it to send a message not to "motivate the team".
Sign him to a 2yr deal let him finish in Boston and call it day
Just my thoughts.
- Thornton22

Not to mention, if you recall the moment, Neil just knees
Marshmont in the head while he was down on the ice.... It was cumulative.