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Bruins Trade Tim Thomas to New York Islanders for Conditional Second Round Pick in 2014 or 2015

BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, February 7, that the team has traded goaltender Tim Thomas to the New York Islanders in exchange for a conditional second round pick in 2014 or 2015. Chiarelli will address the media regarding the transaction today at 6:15 p.m. ET.

Thomas, who captured the Vezina and Conn Smythe Trophies during the Bruins Stanley Cup championship run in 2011, elected to take the 2012-13 season off and was suspended by the club after he did not report to training camp. The 2012-13 season marked the final year of four-year contract with the Bruins worth an annual NHL cap figure of $5,000,000.

Thomas appeared in 378 NHL regular season games (all with the Bruins) and recorded a 196-121-45 record with a 2.48 Goals Against Average, .921 Save Percentage and 31 shutouts. His 31 shutouts rank third all time in team history and 196 wins rank fourth. For his postseason career, Thomas appeared in 50 games with a 29-21 record, 2.07 GAA and six shutouts.

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Hockey Executive Wren Blair Dies at 87

NHL.com — Wren Blair, who helped the Boston Bruins land Bobby Orr and later served as the first coach and general manager of the Minnesota North Stars, died Wednesday in Whitby, Ontario. He was 87.

Cross' Goal Not Enough As Stingrays Fall

StingraysHockey.com— The South Carolina Stingrays (6-9-0-1) wrapped up a six-game road trip Tuesday morning, falling to the Cincinnati Cyclones (8-1-0-2) 3-2 at U.S. Bank Arena.

Oates Rewarded for Legendary Passing Skills

NHL.com — Adam Oates once was an undrafted high school dropout working as a gas station attendant. Today, he’ll be able to call himself an honored member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Check out a photo gallery here. Check out a video here.

Needham's Raisman Returns

I’ve interviewed plenty of Winter Olympians. That’s not bravado, it’s the truth. From Harvard’s Bill Cleary to Boston University’s Mike Eruzione to the myriad of Bruins who have suited up for their countries on the ice, in the hockey world it’s just not too hard to run into somebody who’s competed at the foot of Mount Olympus. And it’s been a pleasure to learn and share their stories with readers.

Black & Gold Meets Olympic Gold

The 18-year-old star who captured the world’s attention and brought home the gold during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London returned to Boston with several members of her team on Sunday afternoon as part of the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions.

Win Lunch with Bruins President Cam Neely, Tickets to Comics Come Home

The Boston Bruins Foundation is raffling off the chance for a lucky fan and a guest to have lunch with Boston Bruins President and Hall of Famer Cam Neely. In addition, the winner and three guests will get to attend Comics Come Home, the longest running stand-up comedy benefit in the nation, on Saturday, November 17, at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. The raffle is now open and continues through Thursday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. ET.