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As many have speculated over the last week or so, Tim Thomas confirmed this morning that he will not be playing for the Boston Bruins in the 2012-13 season, courtesy of his Facebook page : From the earliest age I can remember, I've wanted to be a hockey player.

Perhaps it's just Tim being Tim, as they tend to say in Boston when discussing their mercurial athletes, but it seems every time you scratch a rumour regarding Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, you'll find a full-blown controversy underneath.

By Tom Annelin As the saying goes; "You can't keep a good man down." This certainly applies to long-time hockey man Bill McDonald.

Goaltender Mike Smith's road to NHL stardom was not one that was paved in gold. He had to work hard and never give up on himself, as events led him to a decision in the summer of 2011.

By the time the Boston Bruins reconvene for training camp in September, it will have been relatively eight months since goaltender Tuukka Rask last enjoyed a winning decision.