Panthers sign Thornton to 1-year contract

The Florida Panthers signed veteran forward Joe Thornton to a one-year deal, the club announced Friday.

Thornton's contract is worth $750,000 and has no bonuses or incentives, according to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.

The 42-year-old has played in 1,680 career games between the Boston Bruins (1997-06), San Jose Sharks (2006-20), and Toronto Maple Leafs (2020-21).

"With more than 1,600 games played in the NHL, Joe will bring a wealth of experience to our locker room and lineup," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a statement. "His drive to succeed is unmistakable and we are thrilled that he chose to sign with our club and that he believes in what we are building here in South Florida."

Thornton is sixth all time in games played in NHL history. He has amassed 1,529 points during his career, which included a Hart Trophy in the 2005-06 campaign.

The six-time All-Star has never won the Stanley Cup despite all his on-ice accolades.