The day free agency opened he agreed to a two - year deal with the Florida Panthers , bringing his veteran tendencies to an up - and - coming team .
Over the offseason , the Bruins and Thornton parted ways .
The day free agency opened Thornton agreed to a two - year deal with the Florida Panthers , bringing Thornton 's veteran tendencies to an up - and - coming team .
Over the offseason , the Bruins and Thornton parted ways .