“Higher than I expected and higher than I think is warranted."

“We’ve had our fair share of players hurt badly by concussions, I don’t think anyone’s gotten a 15-game suspension out of those. Thornton is a guy who plays the role he plays and has never had any suspensions or issues. It comes down a little harsh for me.”

-Cam Neely, President of the Boston Bruins on the Shawn Thornton suspension, via CSNNE.