Shawn Thornton will be back in the Boston lineup after sitting out 15 games due to a suspension. He was punished for repeatedly hitting Brooks Orpik in the head. Thonton, who will skatein his usual spot on the Bruins' fourth line, is excited to be returning. "It's been a long, long, long time," Thornton said. "I don't want to sound like I'm bitching, like I'm the victim here, but five weeks is a long time not to be playing. I'm looking forward to [Saturday], to hopefully play and start moving forward, focusing on the tasks ahead and not on the past." Thornton may try to behave himself a little upon his return so if you are counting on him for penalty minutes, we would advise you hold off on activating him. Read more at: http://nesn.com/2014/01/shawn-thornton-excited-to-return-pledges-to-continue-to-play-his-game/