Shawn Thornton admits he has been soaking in the moment.
In playing in Toronto last week, Thornton drew it all in.
In Boston, his home for seven seasons as a hockey player and where he makes his offseason residence, Thornton made the most of a quick visit.
And this week, his final one as a professional hockey player, Thornton is enjoying every minute.
Saturday, he says, will be his final NHL game. Although the Panthers will end their season Sunday in Washington, it doesn’t sound like Thornton has any plans on even making the team flight north following Saturday’s home finale against Buffalo.