The real Haggs has blocked me from following him
- JS1

He just wrote back to me, and made a lame joke.

Even lamer than a Dupont joke

Think Tuukka gets an offer sheet?

Meh ... I'm not thrilled with the outcome, obviously. But IMO Timmy has every right to do whatever the (frank) he wants to. He pretty much single handedly delivered the only Bruins Stanley Cup I've ever witnessed. If it wasn't for the 35+ rule and PC handing out the extended term, it wouldn't be an issue. I'm not going to hold it against the guy because he wants to take some time to reconnect with his family ... he's turning out to be a total (frank)in nut job but whatever, that's his right. Deal with it and move on. He's off the books next year, PC just needs to get creative in the meantime.
- Double_A

Agree 100%.

Chiarelli holds some of the blame on this one too, and he's the one who now has to make it right. Can't blame Thomas single-handedly for this situation. I've never felt like Chiarelli has ever backed Timmy 100% ... Hell, he went out and signed Manny Fernandez for Christ sakes . And Chiarelli's tried to trade Thomas on several occasions which have since become public knowledge. I think the relationship has always been a rocky one at best, and maybe Timmy's just over it. Who really knows?

All I know is that for me, this doesn't change a damn thing about the way I feel about Tim. I will always be grateful for the Stanley Cup he brought to the city, the only one in my lifetime thus far, and he will still go down as my favorite Bruins goalie of all time.

What's done is done. Time for Chiarelli to fix it.

at this time, i completely disagree
it's a team game and you just (frank)ed your teammates
yes. it's a business but ultimately i take this as a very selfish move
not many were bigger fans and supporters than i have been of his since day 1
i think he just trashed his legacy with the b's with this move
say good bye to being revered or getting your jersey potentially put up..not anytime in the next 20 years anyway

Think Tuukka gets an offer sheet?
- bruinsbeer69

I think Tuukka's deal will be done prior to offer sheet time.

I know Burke isn't big on offer sheets, but he'd be in a hell of a position to stick it to Chiarelli if Rask was still sans contract come the offer sheet window ...

at this time, i completely disagree
it's a team game and you just (frank)ed your teammates
yes. it's a business but ultimately i take this as a very selfish move
not many were bigger fans and supporters than i have been of his since day 1
i think he just trashed his legacy with the b's with this move
say good bye to being revered or getting your jersey potentially put up..not anytime in the next 20 years anyway
- Toad in Nj

I get it for sure, but it's not like the guy's getting paid to take the year off, he's giving up $3M so he can do what he wants, which is his right no different than retiring. Not his fault it still counts against the cap.

Timmay did what he wanted to. He definitely screwed himself.

His contract is worth something, don't worry too much they will get some good value for it.

If irritated Timmay might have been a big distraction this year too

http://mobile.boston.com/...y_for_bruins_next_season/


Timmay and tuukka do share agent.

- JS1

Oh no

haggs that greasy looking manatee. sweet beaded necklace you chode

crazy (frank)er was sick.

http://www.boston.com/spo...12/06/tim_thomas_and.html

good write up

http://iphone.tsn.ca/tsnp...asts/JOEHAGGERTY_0604.mp3

joe bag of donuts talking about timmay

game 6 vs the habs last year on the 2 on 1 to save their season
and whatever game vs tb last year to rob downie

I get it for sure, but it's not like the guy's getting paid to take the year off, he's giving up $3M so he can do what he wants, which is his right no different than retiring. Not his fault it still counts against the cap.
- Double_A

i am still pissed
my mind might change
but right now, i am pissed

why the hell would vokoun sign with the pens
odd

why the hell would vokoun sign with the pens
odd
- Toad in Nj

He wants a cup?

Fleury is a mess?

fleury is very streaky but weird that he decided to take a job in a place where he is the #2
makes all the sense in the world for the pens, light a fire under fleury's ass and at least they have a very viable #2 option now

Think Tuukka gets an offer sheet?
- bruinsbeer69

Nope.

Tuukka is eligible for salary arbitration ... If Chiarelli files for arbitration, Tuukka is ineligible to be tendered an offer sheet. I don't think it will go to arbitration (I think a deal would get ironed out beforehand), but if Chiarelli needs extra time to get the deal done, he can file and it protects them from being offer-sheeted in the meantime.

fleury is very streaky but weird that he decided to take a job in a place where he is the #2
makes all the sense in the world for the pens, light a fire under fleury's ass and at least they have a very viable #2 option now
- Toad in Nj

He got a decent payday and contract for a guy of his age and skillset, and he gets to go to a contender instead of a trainwreck like the Leafs ... Not a bad deal at all, IMO. Smart move by the Pens as well ... Fleury

Draft:

I've seen the B's being linked to this kid -
http://www.mynhldraft.com...t-Profiles/Dalton-Thrower

cool name, tough kid, can score. not incredibly thick but has some height and should fill out. sign him up.

also like this kid
http://www.mynhldraft.com...Draft-Profiles/Tom-Wilson

i am still pissed
my mind might change
but right now, i am pissed
- Toad in Nj

Meh

Timmy's done FAR more good than bad during his Boston tenure ... No way in hell I let him wanting to be with his family taint his legacy here (unless/until we hear otherwise).

Man's a god damn animal between the pipes. I think there's a lot of people on the "screw Timmy" bandwagon right now who will quickly remember exactly how lucky we were to have him once we see that our goaltending is back to average ...

Tuukka's time to sack up and take the reigns. Big shoes to fill ....

Draft:

I've seen the B's being linked to this kid -
http://www.mynhldraft.com...t-Profiles/Dalton-Thrower

cool name, tough kid, can score. not incredibly thick but has some height and should fill out. sign him up.

also like this kid
http://www.mynhldraft.com...Draft-Profiles/Tom-Wilson
- salvadorsanchez

Like both of them ... Would be surprised if Wilson was still there when we pick in the 1st round though ...

Trade up?

at this time, i completely disagree
it's a team game and you just (frank)ed your teammates
yes. it's a business but ultimately i take this as a very selfish move
not many were bigger fans and supporters than i have been of his since day 1
i think he just trashed his legacy with the b's with this move
say good bye to being revered or getting your jersey potentially put up..not anytime in the next 20 years anyway
- Toad in Nj

agree with ya...good memories and everything,but seriously this pisses me off...he has put himself above the team and now he just comes across as a douche....

have fun in year off....although timing of this is suspect to me....see what happens...

Tim Thomas could take a poop on my kitchen floor and I would forgive him. He is the main reason by a country mile we ever saw a championship and if we wants to go, or take a break after nearly 20 years of globetrotting between the pipes I don't give a flying (frank).