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Post by CrocRob on Apr 3, 2009 14:36:17 GMT -5
Thomas has apparently re-signed with Boston for 3 years at $5.2M per season. tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=273633For interest's sake, that would make Thomas the 11th highest paid goaltender next season (using salary cap average), sandwiched between Nabokov (5.375M) and Fleury (5M) and identical to Brodeur's $5.2M cap hit. |
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Post by jkr on Apr 3, 2009 15:38:53 GMT -5
Love the name of this thread - fits perfectly.
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Post by blny on Apr 3, 2009 18:18:44 GMT -5
I'm not sure I'd want to be hampered with that contract. He's had a great year, but given his age, and propensity for soft goals (historically), I just don't think I'd have offered it. They could make the move to Rask next year, who's ready, and platoon him with Fernandez or someone else. Of course, I won't be sympathizing if this contract forces them to let loose some other key people.
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Post by habmeister on Apr 3, 2009 18:28:07 GMT -5
i guess tukka rask isn't in their future plans
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Post by Douper on Apr 3, 2009 21:30:32 GMT -5
Perfect time to give a guy like Thomas a big contract, just before the playoffs. He seems to be the type of guy who will be better because of it.
I know he's a Bruin but at 34 and riding the bus for 10 years it's good for him to get recognition from his team for a monster year.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 3, 2009 23:59:08 GMT -5
Somehow, when I look at Thomas, the name on his sweater should be AHL instead of "Thomas". Can't yet see him as a #1 goalie, and I think that's Boston's weakest link in the playoffs, unless Fernandez gets hot.
But that's just me. Out in left field as usual.
PS, thats gonna really hit their CAP.
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Post by jkr on Apr 4, 2009 5:34:30 GMT -5
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Post by roke on Apr 4, 2009 17:38:43 GMT -5
Thomas turns 35 this month, right? Which means he'll turn 35 before the contract goes into effect (on July 1st), which, if what I have read isn't wrong, means he'll count against the cap unless he gets injured and is put on the long-term injury reserve?
Terrible contract.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 5, 2009 1:33:07 GMT -5
That old eh? Kinda reminds me of other older athletes who suddenly get better as they get older....Bonds comes to mind.
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