Could The Bruins Trade Thomas This Summer?

Could Timmy's White House Snub lead to a blockbuster trade this summer?

So everyone knows about Tim Thomas totally dissing Obama by not going to the Stanley Cup Ceremony at the White House where President Obama honored the Bruins for their victory in the Stanley Cup Finals last June. While I won't go on and on about Thomas' reasons, I will say that an honorary ceremony at the White House with all of your teammates (as well as two former teammates, Dr. Recchi and No Shot Kaberle were also in attendance) is not the event to skip in order to make a political statement. If you want to do that, just come right out and say you disagree with the way the President is running the country.

Now, to the real topic of this post. According to Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe, there are many people who are unhappy with Thomas snubbing the White House visit, and it could lead to something bigger. Shinzawa says, "Thomas' decision, however, may be the first step in goalie and team parting ways. His no-movement clause expires at the conclusion of this season. Thomas has one year remaining on his four year, $20M contract. Tuukka Rask, a restricted free agent at season's end, should be ready to assume the starting job in 2012-13."

The Bruins could get a HUGE haul for Thomas if they do decide to trade him. I'm talking like top line sniper, top 3 D, and an elite prospect or a top 10 draft pick. Now, I'm not saying that I think he should be traded, nor am I saying they they shouldn't trade him. Thomas is still an elite goaltender, but Tuukka has been playing stellar this season (he currently leads the league in Save Percentage) and it wouldn't be a surprise to me if he was given the starting job next season. They can't keep Rask as a backup forever, and this may be the time to trade Thomas while his value is at it's absolute highest.

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