Tim Thomas Won't Play for Bruins This Season, But Peter Chiarelli Says Goalie Wants to Play Next Year

Tim Thomas Won’t Play for Bruins This Season, But Peter Chiarelli Says Goalie Wants to Play Next Year

by NESN Staff on Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 10:27AM

Some Bruins fans may have been wishing that the lockout would be just the rest that Tim Thomas needed, and that the veteran goaltender would be back for the B’s when the truncated seasons begins Jan. 19.

That’s not the case, but Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli did have some good news when he chatted with the media Sunday morning as the B’s prepare to finally play hockey. NESN’s Naoko Funayama reports that Chiarelli expects Thomas to be back and ready to play next year. Whether that’s with the Bruins remains a question, though.

Peter Chiarelli confirms Tim Thomas will not be coming to camp or playing this year. But says Thomas wants to play next season. #Bruins
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Naoko Funayama (@NaokoFunayama) January 13, 2013