Former Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] forward Shawn Thornton has landed an exciting new job. The former Bruins tough guy has announced that [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thorntonshawn_atlantahawks-statefarmarena-partnerships-activity-7366529684588617729-iYhh/?utm_source=li_share&utm_content=feedcontent&utm_medium=g_dt_web&utm_campaign=copy]he has been hired by the NBA's Atlanta Hawks as a senior vice president and chief partnership officer. Thornton had been a part of the Florida Panthers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers]' executive staff since 2017. His most recent position with the Panthers was chief revenue officer, which he held from 2022 until the end of the 2024-25 season. Bruins Rising Star Has 40-Goal Potential [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-rising-star-has-40-goal-potential] Top 10 Bruins Players In NHL 26 Revealed [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/top-10-bruins-players-in-nhl-26-revealed] Bruins Exciting Prospect Invited To NHLPA Rookie Showcase [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-exciting-prospect-invited-to-nhlpa-rookie-showcase] Bruins' David Pastrnak Lands Big Rating In NHL 26 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-david-pastrnak-lands-big-rating-in-nhl-26] Bruins Should Give Intriguing Prospect Big Chance [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-should-give-intriguing-prospect-big-chance] Clearly, Thornton has built himself a nice resume since his playing days ended following the 2016-17 season. As a result, he has now landed this great opportunity with the Hawks. In 480 games over seven games with the Bruins from 2007-08 to 2013-14, Thornton recorded 34 goals, 42 assists, 76 points, 708 hits, and 748 penalty minutes. This includes his best NHL season in 2010-11, as he set career highs with 10 goals, 10 assists, and 20 points in 79 games. He was also a part of the Bruins' 2011 Stanley Cup winning team. MORE STORIES ON FORMER BRUINS Former Bruins Winger Still A Free Agent [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-winger-still-a-free-agent] Ex-Bruins Milan Lucic Lands PTO With New Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/ex-bruins-milan-lucic-lands-pto-with-new-team] Former Bruins Prospect Signs With New Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-prospect-signs-with-new-team-1] Former Bruins Center Joins New Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-center-joins-new-team]
