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Thin Air: Post-Draft, Pre-Free Agency Notes
A few notes on a Tuesday – – I feel bad for Rick DiPietro. He was defined by a bad contract decision by the NY Islander, and his history of injuries that were beyond his control. He never lived up to the billing, but much of that had nothing to do with his ability. He’s…
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Tim Thomas Knows A Snub When He Dishes One
Oh Timmy. Timmy, Timmy, Timmy. I’ve expressed my love for Tim Thomas in the past. Any goalie who is willing to check a player to the ice rather than make a conventional save is aces in my book. Just look at this check he laid on Jason Blake. I like Thomas’ attitude in the game.…
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The CBC Is Not Impressed With Thomas
Oh, CBC. How cute you are: Less than perfect? Sure, that is certainly the case, with any goalie. Goalies let in pucks, they get scored on. Tim Thomas only set a record for regular season save percentage. I mean, that’s it? He didn’t stop a speeding train? If you read the article on the CBC…
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Thomas May Be My New Favorite Goalie
Look, I don’t do many pure youtube posts anymore. But this is too good. Tim Thomas is my new favorite goalie. I always had a fondness for the guy. His story of how he got to the NHL is compelling, but his play has sold me in the past. Acrobatic, as well as entertaining, Thomas…