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Pens GM, coach agree Thornton suspension sends a message

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James OBrien

Following news of Boston Bruins forward Shawn Thornton’s 15-game suspension, Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero and head coach Dan Bylsma had a basic message, as both mostly praised the player while criticizing the incident itself.

“I think it’s a pretty strong message,” Bylsma said.

Bylsma said that the ruling speaks volumes about getting those types of incidents out of the game. He also noted that while Brooks Orpik did skate on Friday, it was “strictly to be active” and doesn’t indicate that he’s seen in a reduction in symptoms.

The video below covers Shero’s comments, which echo what Bylsma said:

The Penguins’ Saturday contest included a questionable incident, as Deryk Engelland was ejected for a hit on Justin Abdelkader of the Detroit Red Wings. The above quotes came before the game, in case you’re wondering ...

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