David T. in Toronto, Ontario asks…
Do the Boston Bruins have a goaltending controversy?
Answer: No
Tuukka Rask is the Boston Bruins’ starter. The Finnish goaltender had an excellent rookie season and is continually improving.
The only controversy surrounds what to do with Tim Thomas. The club signed the journeyman goaltender to a four-year, $20 million deal in 2009. While Thomas had the best season of his career and won the Vezina Trophy, signing a 35-year old who had one fantastic campaign to a large contract is poor management.
Compounding this flawed arrangement is the Flint, Michigan native’s no-movement clause. The chance of trading a player who is overpaid and could veto any deal is slim.
If healthy, Rask will probably start 60-65 games next season, while the $5 million backup will participate in a few more matches than Yann Danis.
