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Goalie feels a little tender ; Injury puts Thomas on the sidelines early
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HOCKEY NOTES
The long list of injured Bruins grew a little longer last week
when Tim Thomas, in net for Team USA at the World Championships,
wrenched his left knee in a qualifying game against Team Canada at
Halifax.
"Any time you get hurt, you're scared a little," said Thomas, who
once again was Boston's workhorse in net this season, posting an
impressive 28-19-6 record with a 2.44 goals-against mark and .921
save percentage. "And through my career, I've been lucky not to be
hur...
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Rivers gives Maggette call ; Free agent still considering offer
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Coach Sutter Might Be Free Agent After Season
Chicago Sun-Times
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The Washington Post
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The Boston Globe
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The Virginian Pilot
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