As I reported on Friday Tim Thomas has officially announced via Facebook of all places, that he plans to sit out the 2012-2013 season. I don't see why he is doing this, he won't gain anything from it. If he sits out for the year he doesn't get paid 5million and his trade value goes to nothing. Let's also point out the fact of how much he's screwing the franchise that has stuck with him. The Bruins have been nothing but fantastic to him by bringing him in and let him play his way. By Thomas doing this the Bruins are now still in the hook for the 5million, that's alot of money they could use to boost up their team. I still can't believe that almost exactly a year ago Tim Thomas was the most popular goalie the Bruins have had since Andy Moog and Gerry Cheevers.
How about going out in class by finishing up your contract with the Bruins either by becoming the backup, or making another run at a Stanley cup.
Don't get me wrong I will always be thankful for what he has done
and I understand the importance of friends and family, but I feel that's a lame excuse for your actions.
Sorry to disagree, but I think the importance of family and faith should be a person's #1 priority. Money and other commitments have to take a back seat when your family and core beliefs are on the line. They are the only thing that will be left, once the fame and fortune are gone.
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No need to apologize, I do believe family and your beliefs are the most important thing too, but to just take the year off? He should just retire if he wants to focus on family and faith, at least that way the Bruins can officially move on from him instead of wondering if he's going to try and come back mid way through the season. No matter how you look at it the Bruins are stuck with the money and that's more of my issue then why he is leaving.
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