Thomas/By S. Bradley
BOSTON — Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas wouldn’t respond directly to comments his Vancouver counterpart Roberto Lu0ngo made after Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Bruins a bit bewildered by Luongo’s commentary on Thomas’ play
Thomas/By S. Bradley
Throughout the Stanley Cup Final the Vancouver Canucks have tried to beat Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas with more than just shots.
Canucks’ Luongo says he would’ve had Lapierre shot Thomas missed
Thomas/By S. Bradley
VANCOUVER — You can’t accuse Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo of being ignorant of some of the media themes in the Stanley Cup Final.
Isolated Thomas is in a zone for resurgent Bruins
Thomas/By S. Bradley
BOSTON – Tim Thomas says he isolates himself.
When he’s away from the rink, the news and sports commentary never get near him.
Don’t expect Thomas’ style to change, says Bruins GM Chiarelli
Thomas/By S. Bradley
BOSTON — With Vancouver head coach Alain Vigneault seemingly talking about Tim Thomas’ outside-the-crease play than anything else, it can be confusing what the coach is getting at as far as what’s legal and not for the Bruins netminder.
Canucks’ Vigneault looking for other ways team can beat Bruins’ Thomas
Vigneault
BOSTON — Alain Vigneault is trying like heck to prove he can be every bit as effective at head games as his Tampa Bay counterpart Guy Boucher from the Bruins’ last postseason series.
Thomas shows his style is all about winning for resurgent Bruins
Thomas/By S. Bradley
BOSTON — Clearly if Tim Thomas had changed his style and stayed in the blue paint more often, he would’ve pitched a shutout tonight.
Thomas taking unwarranted criticism now that Bruins are down 0-2
Thomas unmasked/By S. Bradley
Tim Thomas set a single-season record for save percentage this season and should take home his second Vezina Trophy in three years later this month.
Bruins’ Thomas coming out of blue makes Canucks see red
Thomas/By S. Bradley
VANCOUVER – The Canucks were able to solve Tim Thomas for the lone goal of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final last night, but it seems they still want to try to get into his head.
With the way Vancouver’s been talking about Thomas’ tendency to leave the blue paint, you’d think he was the first goaltender to throw off the chains and roam the Earth beyond the crease.
Star goaltending might be trend after Bruins-Canucks Cup Final
Thomas/By S. Bradley
VANCOUVER — Last season the Chicago Blackhawks captured the Stanley Cup with a somewhat anonymous Antti Niemi between the pipes to defeat the pedestrian Brian Boucher/Michael Leighton combo for Philadelphia.
Thomas lets his stick do talking in Bruins’ pivotal win over Lightning
Thomas' miracle/By S. Bradley
BOSTON — Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas finally got a chance tonight to explain himself for the comments he made down in Tampa that were translated by some sensationalists as a guarantee Boston would win the Eastern Conference Final.
Thomas has been at his best when Bruins have needed it most
Thomas/By S. Bradley
BOSTON — Through four games of the Eastern Conference Final against Tampa Bay, Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas has allowed 13 goals.
Thomas’ words being twisted to benefit Tampa’s cause vs. Bruins
Thomas/By S. Bradley
BOSTON — In the playoffs, coaches look for any little thing to provide a their team psychological edge or something to rally around.
Even a media misconception can be used as a motivational tool.
Thomas thrives when Bruins play a ‘more normal’ game in front of him
Thomas/By S. Bradley
TAMPA — A 31-save shutout during this Vezina Trophy-caliber season is a pretty normal performance for Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas.
