Thomas/By S. Bradley
Tim Thomas is going to have to find new sources of motivation because the Rodney Dangerfield “no respect” aspect of his career is long over.
The two-time winner of the Vezina Trophy today received more accolades today, as the NHL named him its First Star of the month of November.
During November, Thomas went 9-0-0 with a .941 save percentage and 1.76 goals-against average. Thomas allowed two goals or fewer in five appearances, including three road shutouts: at Toronto, the New York Islanders and Montreal. He is just the fourth goaltender in NHL history to win all decisions in a calendar month with at least nine victories, joining Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils (9-0-0 in April 2006), Bernie Parent of the Philadelphia Flyers (10-0-0 in March 1975) and Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadiens (9-0-0 in December 1955).
On the season, Thomas is fifth in GAA with a 1.93 and third with a .936 save percentage in the league rankings.
i hope timmah follows in parent’s footsteps with consecutive vezinas, conn smythes, and stanley cups. someday, 30 will be up in the rafters.
Timmy Thomas’ tires are getting over inflated & rightfully so!
What I love most about Timmy’s style is that it is his own. Many times you will say oh he let in a soft goal but good god when the pressure is on he is just remarkable. I also don’t think his aggresive style is easily taught and poor Tukka must sit on the bench thinking should I try that or stick to my own style. Regardless of age sign him now to be the Bruins Goalie coach when he hangs it up and we will be golden for a long time, unbelievable talent who just frustrates the opponets and Mr. Luongo.
Congrats to TT!
The B’s will need both he and Rask come March and the 1st week of April…21 games in 5 weeks.
I don’t think too many people think he is unworthy of praise anymore, but now they just keep hammering on his age. Doesn’t matter how well he plays a lot of bloggers and sports writers seem to keep predicting that he “can’t keep this up” or “his age will catch up with him”. It’s like they resent that he’s playing at such an insane level without being “young”. Apparently top of the league stats should only be held by those under 30 (for a goal-tender anyway).
That’s Hall of Fame company; pretty impressive for a guy who many still consider unworthy of praise.