TIM THOMAS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Report: Why Islanders acquired Thomas

Despite trading for former Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Tim Thomas on Thursday, the New York Islanders have no expectation or even intention of ever having him in their net.For one, Evgeni Nabakov has established himself as the Isles starter this season. For another, Thomas has no plans to return to the NHL, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.But the move still helps the Islanders...
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February 09, 2013  |  Discuss

Tim Thomas’ Most Memorable Moments in Boston Include Stanley Cup Win, Political Controversy (Photos)

After eight seasons, which included four All-Star appearances, a pair of Vezina Trophies and a Stanley Cup, the Tim Thomas era in Boston has come to close. This came according to the Bruins on Thursday afternoon, as Boston traded Thomas to the Islanders for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2014 or 2015. Thomas is sitting out this season, but in his time minding the net...
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February 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Bruins trade suspended G Tim Thomas to Islanders

Veteran goalie Tim Thomas, who has said he won't play this season, was traded by the Boston Bruins to the New York Islanders on Thursday for a conditional second-round draft choice either next year or in 2015. Thomas chose to take this season off following the NHL lockout and was suspended by the Bruins after he didn't report to training camp last month. The 38-year-old...
Via AP on Fox
February 07, 2013  |  Discuss
SHIPPING OUT OF BOSTON

Bruins trade Tim Thomas to Isles

The currently-retired two-time Vezina winner is headed to Long Island, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he will lace up his skates this season. 

Via Around The Rink Verified_ybn
February 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Could Tim Thomas play for the Bruins in 2013?

Is there a chance that Tim Thomas could play for the Bruins in 2013 Now that the NHL Lockout is over, it’s time to start talking and writing about hockey again. For our first topic of the shortened off-season, I present to you a theory brought to me by my good friend Ryan Sullivan. At some point during the fall, when the NHL lockout was getting depressing and we were probably drinking...
Via Boston's Bettah Verified_ybn
January 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Tim Thomas Happy With Life in Colorado, Not Interested in Returning to NHL This Season

The NHL lockout may be over, but that doesn’t mean Tim Thomas will be returning to the game any time soon. TSN’s Bob McKenzie tweeted Sunday that the Bruins goalie is happy with how life is going in Colorado, and he has no interest in returning to the league to finish his contract. Said to be content/happy living with his family in Colorado, Thomas not interested in fulfilling...
Via NESN.com Verified_ybn
January 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Three Tweets You Must See Regarding Tim Thomas’ Support Of Chik-Fil-A

Bruins Former Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas continues his Facebook agenda, this time he showed his support for the Cathy Family who owns the fast  food restaurant chain, Chik-A-Fila. The same Cathy family who is against gay marriage. Tim, do us all a favor SHUT THE F*CK UP and go back to you bunker in Colorado. NO ONE cares about your agenda. We are SICK of you using your Stanley...
Via Boston Sports Then & Now Verified_ybn
July 27, 2012  |  Discuss

Boston Bruins: drama queen Tim Thomas, Bruins part ways

Tim Thomas in net vs. VancouverFans of the Boston Bruins knew this day would get here eventually…when 2011 Stanley Cup-winning and two-time Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Tim Thomas come to the end of the line. But no one would have predicted this. For those engaged in summertime pursuits since the Washington Capitals send the Bruins to an early summer back in April, puckstopper...
Via Fan View Point Verified_ybn
June 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Tim Thomas uses Facebook to announce he will sit out next season

Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas announced on his Facebook page Sunday that he is taking time away from the game. Yet he didn't say how long. "From the earliest age I can remember, I've wanted to be a hockey player. I've been blessed in my life to not only be able to live that dream, but to achieve more than I ever thought possible," he posted on his Facebook...
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June 03, 2012  |  3 Comments

Tim Thomas Tells Crying Bruins Fan to Put Smile on Their Face Following B's Season-Ending Loss (Video)

Smiles will be tough to come by in New England on Thursday morning, with the wound of the Bruins' season-ending 2-1 overtime loss to the Capitals still fresh, but leave it to Tim Thomas to put it all in perspective. The B's goalie, who was the main reason the team won the Stanley Cup just one spring ago, was the one who gave up the game-ending tally to Washington's Joel...
Via NESN.com Verified_ybn
April 26, 2012  |  Discuss
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