70. Tim Thomas

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Here is another interesting one. The always-controversial and outspoken Tim Thomas was quite a story, becoming an elite netminder at the age of 34 and having two spectacular seasons in pro hockey, when most players have hung up their pads. Thomas is one of the rare players to win two Vezina Trophies and backstopped the Boston Bruins to a Stanley Cup win; however, the reality is that his run at the top was too brief to cement a Hall of Fame spot…though stranger things have happened.

Should Tim Thomas be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.1%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 17.5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.4%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 8%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Flint, Michigan, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2017
Position: Goalie
Games Played: 426
Notable Statistics:
214 Wins
145 Losses
49 Ties
31 Shutouts
2.52 Goals Against Average
.920 Save Percentage
92.8 Goalie Point Shares

51 Playoff Games
29 Wins
21 Losses
6 Shutouts
2.08 Goals Against Average
.933 Save Percentage
Played For: Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers
Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 2010, World Hockey Championship 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2008 & 2014)
University of Vermont (NCAA)
HIFK (Finnish League)
Karpat (Finnish League)
Jokerit (Finnish League)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Boston Bruins, 2011)
First Team All-Star (2) (2009 & 2011)
Vezina Trophy (2) (2009 & 2011)
Conn Smythe Trophy (1) (2011)
William M. Jennings Trophy (1) (2009)
NHL All-Star (4) (2008, 2009, 2011 & 2012)
Highest Save Percentage (2) (2009 & 2011)
Lowest Goals Against Average (2) (2009 & 2011)
Olympic Silver Medal (1) (U.S.A., 2010)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1996)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
7th in 2009 & 11th in 2011
Top Ten Vezina Trophy Finishes:
9th in 2008, 1st in 2009 & 1st 2011
3 Top Ten Goalie Win Finishes
2 Top Ten Saves Finishes
4 Top Ten Save Percentage Finishes
2 Top Ten Goals Against Average Finishes
4 Top Ten Shutout Finishes
3 Top Ten Goalie Point Shares Finishes
3 Top Ten Point Shares Finishes
Rankings: 6. Save Percentage: .920
42. Goals Against Average: 2.52
66. Goalie Point Shares: 92.8
72. Shutouts: 31
88. Saves: 11,795
89. Wins: 374

These rankings are as of the end of the 2024-25 Season.