Eric Wilbur and Nancy Marrapese-Burrell write a few nice pieces on Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas in today's Boston Globe. From Nancy's article:
''I made peace with the fact that I wasn't going to play in the NHL," (Thomas) said. ''I was happy to end out my career in Finland. Signing this year, getting sent down [to Providence] wasn't in my plans, but getting called back up, it was like awakening an old dream that you'd forgotten about.''It's actually even better that way. I know how much luck it actually takes to get here. I needed two goalies to get hurt but also how much hard work you put in over the years, so you appreciate it more."
I had the pleasure of talking with Thomas quite a bit when I covered the P-Bruins during the
If Thomas keeps playing the way he has been, there’s no way he’s not the starter. The Bruins brass has already been attempting to move Raycroft, although given the absolutely awful season he’s had, there are few takers.
Whatever the solution, Thomas has definitely played himself onto the team.