Shawn Thornton Suspended for 15 Games for Hit on Bruins' Brad Marchand In a move that has sparked debate across the NHL, Boston Bruins enforcer Shawn Thornton has been handed a 15-game suspension without pay for his role in a physically charged altercation with Bruins forward Brad Marchand during a game against the Montreal Canadiens. The incident, which occurred on March 21, saw Thornton deliver a vicious hit to Marchand's head, leaving the Bruins player with a concussion and a fractured vertebrae. As the NHL continues to grapple with the issue of player safety, Commissioner Gary Bettman's decision to suspend Thornton is being closely watched by fans and pundits alike, with many questioning whether the punishment is sufficient given the severity of the injury.
