I understand why he did it

I think a lot of people are chalking it up to Boston media, but that’s not really true. I mean it wasn’t just Boston media that went on and on about the white house thing for way too long, it was hockey media in general. 

Hockey media just couldn’t get enough of finding any way possible to gut Tim Thomas. He’s a phenomenal goaltender, so that means we need to crucify him for his personal beliefs and decisions. No, that’s not okay. Yes, Boston media played a part in it, but so did the media as a whole. 

Tim Thomas’ reasons for taking time off are his own, and they’re good reasons. Fans rarely think about how much hockey players have to give up to do what they love. They’re constantly traveling, and that takes a toll on relationships and family, which overall, are more important than hockey. Timmy is 38. He wants to reconnect with his family and his kids away from the media, and that is completely understandable.

I’m happy Tuukka will be our starter next season. He deserves it, and he’ll definitely step up to the plate. If there’s one thing Boston fans should remember is how much Tim Thomas has done for us. He had a huge part in making us a championship team again, and he did it at 38 years old. 

He’s doing what he needs to do, and who are we to judge him for that?