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SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – The Florida Panthers organization understands the importance of veteran, ‘locker room’ guys to its mostly young roster.
One of the team’s most valuable veteran players is sticking around for one more year.
On Thursday the Panthers announced that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension for forward Shawn Thornton.
The deal is worth $750,000, with a $600,000 NHL salary and another $150,000 in games played bonuses.
“Shawn is a highly respected and hardworking member of our hockey club, both on and off the ice,” Tallon said.