Look at Martin Brodeur. Four time Vezina winner, one of the greatest goalies ever…but look at him now at age 39. It’s kind of sad.
Thomas is 38. He plays an unorthodox style that depends on extreme flexibility, athleticism, and pinpoint reactions. He’s got a year left, maybe two. Noone defeats age.
Also, his favorite person to have dinner with is Glenn Beck, if you need a personal reason.
Tuukka Rask is 25 years old. He’s tested in the NHL, including the playoffs. His numbers the past two seasons have been comparable to Thomas’. He’s THIRTEEN years younger.
Am I the only one that isn’t blind here? Trade Thomas while he has value, get a goalie that is used to being a backup, and put Rask in net next year. In exchange, we get a forward who can actually score, or an upgrade on our (GAG) third defense pair. I mean, come on…it’s just common sense.
I’m a big B’s fan…but Thomas is nearly done. Let’s not go the way of the Celtics and have him fade away like the Big Three while getting NOTHING back for him.
-Puppy >.< Yip!