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Tim Thomas's agent reiterates trade not part of plan

Print | Comments () Posted by Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff June 4, 2012 02:43 PM

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By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Bill Zito, who represents Tim Thomas, emphatically confirmed the 38-year-old Bruins goalie is not seeking a trade or contract extension.

“It didn’t have anything to do with a contract or trade,” said Zito, Thomas's agent of 15 years. “It did not.”

Zito declined to discuss any other specifics of Thomas’s decision not to play next season. On Sunday, Thomas confirmed that he will not play in 2012-13 via a posting on his Facebook page. Thomas has one season remaining on his four-year, $20 million contract. Thomas’s no-movement clause expires on July 1.

The chatter around the league is that Thomas does not want to play for the Bruins next season, thus prompting his decision. The Bruins, who would be responsible for his cap hit next year, would be eager to rid themselves of Thomas’s $5 million number.

Zito’s declarative statement reinforces Thomas’s plan to sit out next year. With Thomas standing firm to his commitment, it’s unlikely the Bruins could find a taker, via trade or waivers, for the remaining year of his contract.

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