Boston, MA (My Sportsbook) - Boston Bruins captain Joe Thornton was awarded $6.75 million in arbitration Tuesday for the 2004-2005 season. Thornton earned $5.5 million last season when he scored 23 goals to go along with 50 assists. In the 2002-03 season, the former No. 1 draft pick had 36 goals and a career-high 101 points. In 509 career games, Thornton has 160 goals and 261 assists for 421 points. The NHL also announced two other arbitration decisions on Tuesday. Washington Capitals defenseman Brendan Witt got $2.2 million, up from $1.75 million last season and New York Islanders center Oleg Kvasha got $1.55 million, up from $800,000. Thornton recently agreed to a contract with HC Davos of the Swiss Elite League for the upcoming season in case the labor dispute is not resolved. |
