[rlmorel]

I disagree that Bruins fans are solidly against him.

This is a poll (which is at least as scientific as reading message boards, if you can stand to do it) from New England Sports Network (NESN), and it indicates the majority are not disturbed by it. And, this is predominately a site frequented by New England sports fans:

And I will say this as well: Every single hockey player I have ever played with here in Massachusetts spanning 15 years that I knew personally, would back Tim Thomas 100% on this. I speak only of ones I knew personally, not people on opposing teams and such.

And I say this as a Bruins fan.

[nutmeg]

Thanks for that poll info... I just FReeped it! God bless Tim Thomas.

[Varda]

Well good and I’m glad the boards I’m reading aren’t representative of the fan base. The Pens boards aren’t representative of the people in the stands either (Pens fans gave a standing O to Ryan Miller over Crosby after the Olympics).

A great player like Thomas should play where he’s appreciated.