Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas
Timothy Thomas, Jr.is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who mainly played in the National Hockey League, most notably with the Boston Bruins...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth15 April 1974
CityFlint, MI
chance game microcosm win
This game was a microcosm of our season. We had a chance to win every game.
helped knowing million sit team thirteen trying watch work
Thirteen million (dollars) to sit down and watch basketball? To work out on your own? I mean, knowing that I could have helped that team? That team is just trying to get into the playoffs. It wasn't my decision. I wanted to play basketball. They didn't want me to play basketball.
blame harder needed obviously saves
I wasn't surprised, really. I obviously wasn't at my best. I don't want to make excuses. I can't say I was tired. It just wasn't there for me. I will take the blame for what happened. I didn't get the bounces and I probably made some of the saves harder than they needed to be.
came close fire hungry knew ottawa sure tried win
I knew that Ottawa was hungry for a win and sure enough they came out on fire in the first and made it 2-0. I just tried to keep it close and give us a chance, and we got back into it.
flow game high knew matter previous score seen sets tape teammates
I'm just going with the flow now. I'd seen tape of the previous game and knew how high the score was. It's just a matter of me getting a better feel each and every game with my own teammates and my own sets here.
almost contribute happy hard hard-work help mix paid runs team thrown work
I'm just happy that the hard work has paid off to be able to come in and contribute to a team that runs like this. To get thrown in the mix and be a part of that is special. To come in and help a team that's been down 0-2 (to Dallas) and almost get a double-double is great.
bad luck saved
I don't know. I thought I saved him. If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.
actual easy guts lose net puck shot
I didn't think he'd have the guts to do it in an actual game. It's very easy to lose the puck and not even get a shot on net in that situation.
difficult expect great move pull
I didn't expect it because it's a difficult move to pull off. You can look great like he did or you can look like an idiot. It's a great move.
portion problem
I don't want to say there's not a problem with that (waivers) portion of the CBA just because I made it through.
good great guys movement people prove run situation spot
It's a good spot for me to go out and prove to people that I'm still a scorer. There's a lot of movement in the offense, guys are very unselfish, and I can still run the floor. It's a great situation for me.
chicago constantly prepared shooting situation spent time wisely work
That is what you work for. The whole Chicago situation was what it was -- pretty much nothing. I spent that time wisely working out and constantly shooting and getting prepared for this situation right here.
great job shoot
That is what we do best, we shoot the 3-ball. We do a great job of spacing the floor. With the spacing that we have and me being able to shoot the basketball, it makes things a whole lot easier.
good job team total tough
It was just a total team effort. We did a good job making everything tough for them.