Breaking: Two-time Stanley Cup champion returns to the NHL in an executive position!

From goon to team executives.

As per the official website of the Florida Panthers, Shawn Thornton has joined the Panthers executive staff. Thornton will work closely with Caldwell and Chief of Staff Sean McCaffrey.

“Shawn’s work ethic, enthusiasm and passion for the Panthers organization is second to none,” said Caldwell. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our executive team and know that he will bring the same level of professionalism, experience and leadership to the business side of our organization as he did in the locker room.”

“It’s a humbling day for me and I’m excited to begin the next chapter of my career in hockey,” said Thornton. “The business side of operating an NHL team has always fascinated me. I have had the privilege of learning from and working with a number of first-class individuals, leaders and organizations during the course of my playing career and I look forward to applying some of those lessons in my new role. My family and I are very grateful that we’ll be able to continue to be a part of the Panthers family and the South Florida community.”