Bruins' Shawn Thornton Out 7-10 Days with Concussion

[Treehugger]

Originally Posted by gdameo

I'll be surprised if he wants to try Scott again.

Yeah I agree, He's got nothing to prove.

[Maggie3and Me]

Originally Posted by Jack Schitt

I wish him a speedy recovery. Thorts is a class act. As a long suffering Sabres fan, I'm happy that it (the Scott win not the concussion) happened, I just don't want to see a warrior like him with long term consequences.

Originally Posted by Viper207

Let's hope it is indeed a short recovery, and not one of those "lingering" deals that ruin so many careers. Thornton's a good guy and a class act, as is Scott, and while we enjoy the gladiatorial aspect of these encounters, it's always sobering to realize just what these guys risk every time they put on the skates.

Get well soon, Shawn.

Originally Posted by ValJamesRules

Get well soon Thorts. I have lots of respect for him, and even though he is a Bruin, I am a fan of his He did look a bit cross-eyed in the box, and I am glad he didn't play afterwards. These guys have giant balls putting their health on the line like they do. True warriors!

Gentlemen,

I echo your sentiments.

One of the biggest mistakes the Blackhawks made was not keeping this young man. I have always felt he is a class act. He is a warrior type player and to me he could have played in any era.

Wish him a quick and complete recovery.

[Sugden Flu]

Hopefully, the cobwebs clear quickly for Thort's. I think 99% of the posters on this site respect him, even if they hate the Bruins. He's a class act & a solid fighter. He was out-matched in this one, but if anybody can come back from a beating like that it'll be Thornton.

[FightingIsGood]

Damn. I hope it's not serious and that he is only out 7-10 days. I have nothing but respect for him. Dude's got balls the size of coconuts.

[Kid Roberts]

I gained a lot of respect for Scott too. I saw an interview with him about the fight. He said he went over to see how Thornton was.

[PilotsFan]

Originally Posted by Sugden Flu

Hopefully, the cobwebs clear quickly for Thort's. I think 99% of the posters on this site respect him, even if they hate the Bruins. He's a class act & a solid fighter. He was out-matched in this one, but if anybody can come back from a beating like that it'll be Thornton.

It's not the Buins as much as the damn fans!

Hope Thonton is back soon as well, he's always entertaining.

[ThrowdownSJ408]

uh oh does this finally mean people will actually think scott is legit?

hope thornton gets back speedy and healthy.

[HordiBrusk29]

Originally Posted by leafs_fan77

Sucks for this Saturday against the Leafs. Hope the media doesn't have a huge outcry about fighting in hockey now.

They will regardless. They always find a reason to bitch and moan about fighting. In fact I don't believe they are capable of not complaining and whining about something.

[2,5,10GameMatch]

Shaun we all know you are as tough as they come with a huge heart, I wish you all the best in your return brother, come back harder than ever.

Boothy.

[Oil Can Henry]

...this should never have happened --- Thornton shouldn't have been the one taking-on Scott. Moments like THIS are when Chara's GOT to step-up,...

[FurnaceFace]

Originally Posted by ThrowdownSJ408

uh oh does this finally mean people will actually think scott is legit? .

i think it does for now. shawn thornton is no small potato.

[Madhouse27]

Hats off to Thorton for always giving the fans and his teammates everything he's got. While I hope he has a speedy recovery, I can't help but be concerned about a 35 year old guy with over 200 NHL fights getting (another) concussion.

[2yt4u]

Shawn should be alright, I seen guys get hammered way worse
then what Scott did. Not many guys can match up well with Scott.
Big Mac is more along the lines of guys evenly matched with him.
Thorts was doing his job,he does it well. Can't win them all and
sometimes you see the coo coo birds,part of the territory.
Keep your head up Thorts,you are a real warrior brother!

[Jack Schitt]

Originally Posted by Oil Can Henry

...this should never have happened --- Thornton shouldn't have been the one taking-on Scott. Moments like THIS are when Chara's GOT to step-up,...

Thornton is the enforcer. That's his job, not Charas. You don't need to be a giant to fight him... just ask Orr.

Are you saying that because they are similar in size that Chara should just do what he typically does and wrestle Scott down, or are you suggesting he stand in and trade punches?

If the Bruins don't take liberties or play dirty Scott probably won't see the ice. It's up to them.

[Habs # 1]

Everyone loses... he is a great player, remember watching him when I was a kid he was a St. John's Maple Leaf. He has come along way. Never thought he would make it but he has improved immensely since then especially his skating and angles.