Tim Thomas won't play next season

[Philagape]

"At the age of 38, I believe it is time to put my time and energies into those areas and relationships that I have neglected. That is why at this time I feel the most important thing I can do in my life is to reconnect with the three F's.

"Friends, Family, and Faith.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2012/06/bruins-goalie-tim-thomas-explains-nhl-hiatus/1#.T8uulcXF_Tq

[YardRat]

Best of luck to him.

[mightysimi]

tough to take a year off at 38. Think the bruins just let him have his starting job back when he comes back. I think not.

[OpIv37]

What an idiot. He probably only has 2 or 3 good years left anyway. Then he'll have all the time in the world to get his **** together.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Take care, so long, bye-bye....

[Skooby]

Here's a box of tissues you pansy.

[G Wolly]

Take THAT Obama

[Forward_Lateral]

Where's Bedard?