Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

[Jasmine]

Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon told reporters Monday that goaltender Tim Thomas will be on the ice for training camp Tuesday after joining the team on a professional tryout.

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[Josh]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

Told you guys he'd be back!

[Jasmine]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

I wouldn't bring him in my locker room but I can see why the Panthers would take the chance.

[Stylizer]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

I wouldn't bring him in my locker room but I can see why the Panthers would take the chance.

Why not? I like a guy who stands for something and is in control of themselves.

I never heard that he was bad in the locker room. Some Bruins disagreed with his stance on going to the White House but so what. Most of the players weren't even American.

[Josh]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

I agree with Stylizin. I would have no issue with Thomas in the locker room and I also respect (though I don't necessarily agree) with his unorthodox political opinions. The fact that he took a year off is not a big deal in my opinion. I mean, he's back, right? Probably because he loves the game. And I'm betting he'll be solid.

[Matt the Aussie]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

But why, of all teams, are the Panthers the ones looking at him? Where was, say, Calgary on this? The Islanders?

I don't agree with his personal politics, but I don't have to. He's a player, and a good one at that.

[Jasmine]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

I wouldn't bring him in my locker room but I can see why the Panthers would take the chance.

Why not? I like a guy who stands for something and is in control of themselves.

I never heard that he was bad in the locker room. Some Bruins disagreed with his stance on going to the White House but so what. Most of the players weren't even American.

In control?? The guy was a freak in the last few months he was with the Bruins. There is a reason he's not with them anymore. And the fact that no one jumped on the occasion to pick him up leads me to believe I ain't the only one who wouldn't take a chance with him. Talent or not.

[Josh]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

Didn't no one jump to get him because he took a year off, though?

[Jasmine]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

Didn't no one jump to get him because he took a year off, though?

Josh, the guy was on top of his game, they had just won the cup. He went nuts. I'm not denying he was going through some personal stuff, he is from Michigan and that state looks like a war zone in some areas. I'm sure some of his family & friends have been directly affected by all that has been going on over there. That said, his shananegans where taking over and it affected everyone around him. Everyone involved is making it look like He took a year off. I think the Bruins didn't want him around anymore.

I know as a boss, its hard to deal with someone who is always bringing bad press around the rest of the group. When everyone else is put on the spot because of one individual, it becomes an issue. He was an issue.

[_13_]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

I wonder how the fans will like him? All 12 of them.

[Stylizer]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

Didn't no one jump to get him because he took a year off, though?

Josh, the guy was on top of his game, they had just won the cup. He went nuts. I'm not denying he was going through some personal stuff, he is from Michigan and that state looks like a war zone in some areas. I'm sure some of his family & friends have been directly affected by all that has been going on over there. That said, his shananegans where taking over and it affected everyone around him. Everyone involved is making it look like He took a year off. I think the Bruins didn't want him around anymore.

I know as a boss, its hard to deal with someone who is always bringing bad press around the rest of the group. When everyone else is put on the spot because of one individual, it becomes an issue. He was an issue.

That is a lot of assumptions.

Love how people who can't explain another persons decisions throw out the crazy card like it's a valid reason.

I don't remember hearing anything bad about him before the Team was set to visit the white house. Team management were the ones mostly upset by him choosing not to go. They wanted him out.

[Jasmine]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

Didn't no one jump to get him because he took a year off, though?

Josh, the guy was on top of his game, they had just won the cup. He went nuts. I'm not denying he was going through some personal stuff, he is from Michigan and that state looks like a war zone in some areas. I'm sure some of his family & friends have been directly affected by all that has been going on over there. That said, his shananegans where taking over and it affected everyone around him. Everyone involved is making it look like He took a year off. I think the Bruins didn't want him around anymore.

I know as a boss, its hard to deal with someone who is always bringing bad press around the rest of the group. When everyone else is put on the spot because of one individual, it becomes an issue. He was an issue.

That is a lot of assumptions.

Love how people who can't explain another persons decisions throw out the crazy card like it's a valid reason.

I don't remember hearing anything bad about him before the Team was set to visit the white house. Team management were the ones mostly upset by him choosing not to go. They wanted him out.

It all starts with that visit to the White House..and after that, he was making a fool of himself on his FB page and the media would run to him or his teammates for comments.. I'm not assuming anything, it was obvious they had issues with his behavior after that.

Anyways, whatever the reasons are, I still stand by my 1st comment, I wouldn't bring him in my locker room.

[Victor]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

He signed for 1 year: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=684370

[Jasmine]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

He was put on IR after sustaining an injury late in Tuesday's game. Sounds like a nagging groin injury..

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[Josh]

Re: Tim Thomas on tryout with the Panthers

That's unfortunate :(