Tim Thomas agent Bill Zito becomes assistant GM of Columbus Blue Jackets
Tim Thomas’ best hope of finding a gig with an NHL team now appears to be Columbus. (Winslow Townson/AP) By Allan Muir Interesting news this morning from from Boston.com’s Adam Kaufman: Bill Zito, the...
View ArticleGoalie Tim Thomas reported to be close to deal with unspecified hockey team
Tim Thomas closing in on a decision. Possibly today. Discussions continue with multiple teams.— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) September 10, 2013 By Allan Muir Controversial goaltender Tim Thomas made...
View ArticleTim Thomas expected to sign PTO contract with Florida Panthers
If he still has his game, Tim Thomas could give the Panthers a reliable, stabilizing presence in net. (Getty Images) By Allan Muir Tim Thomas finally did the math. With training camps open, spending...
View ArticleTim Thomas makes NHL debut with Florida Panthers, gives media interview
By Allan Muir By all accounts, Tim Thomas looked pretty good today for a guy making his return to the ice after 15 months of self-imposed exile from the game. His reflexes were sharp, his positioning...
View ArticleTim Thomas debut with Florida Panthers hints at his past greatness
Tim Thomas’s old scrambling, sprawling form was on display in Florida’s 4-2 win over Dallas. (Andrew Dieb/Icon SMI) By Allan Muir Ideally, Tim Thomas would have skated off the American Airlines Center...
View ArticleTim Thomas injures leg, leaves Panthers game
Tim Thomas has started both of the Panthers’ opening two games of the season. (Mark Buckner/Getty Images) By Allan Muir Florida Panthers goalie Tim Thomas has left tonight’s game against the...
View ArticlePanthers goalie Tim Thomas set to face off against former Bruins teammates
Despite a wonky groin, Tim Thomas has shown flashes of his 2011 Vezina Trophy-winning form. (Getty Images) By Michael Blinn As Batman once said, “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see...
View ArticlePanthers' Tim Thomas shows off a pair of odd helmets in game vs. Boston
When his first mask (right) broke, Tim Thomas’s second wasn’t much of a style upgrade. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) By Nick Stoico Tim Thomas has always been a bit quirky. Consider his unorthodox...
View ArticleTim Thomas makes tire-pumping joke when asked about new teammate Roberto Luongo
By Nick Stoico After losing 4-1 to the Bruins Tuesday night, Florida Panthers goaltender Tim Thomas was asked about his newest teammate, Roberto Luongo, who was dealt from the Vancouver Canucks...
View ArticleCallahan, Gaborik among newly traded players to make debuts with new teams
David Legwand’s start with the Detroit Red Wings has been a roller coaster ride. (Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) By Amy Lilek The dust has settled from the NHL trade deadline and now it’s time for...
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