{"playerId":365,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":230,"percentOwned":0.7,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"CBC's Elliotte Friedman suggests that Thomas may be considering a return to hockey next season, NESN.com reports.","spin":"Thomas' current deal is set to expire at the end of this season. The Islanders, however, currently hold his NHL rights and since he didn't report this season, they could elect to toll his contract for the 2013-14 campaign. However, reports last week indicated the Isles intended to let Thomas become a free agent. That said, the report shows that the 39-year-old goalie could also consider playing in Europe, where he played before establishing himself in the NHL.","date":"Sun Jun 2"},"fullName":"Tim Thomas","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"It's not every professional athlete that would elect to walk away for a season in the prime of his or her career, but such is the case for Thomas. After compiling the No. 11 mark on ESPN's Player Rater for 2011-12 (35 W's, with a 2.36/.920 ratios split), Thomas will not be putting up anything for 2012-13 if he sticks to his plan to take the season off, a vow he is reportedly sticking with even after a new CBA was reached in January. For those who feel like taking a gamble -- and essentially giving up a roster spot indefinitely -- Thomas is the kind of player on whom a final round draft pick (or $1 in auction leagues) could be spent. If he has a change of heart between now and the end of the shortened season, you'll have one of the best goalies in the league on your team; if not, you'll have one less bench spot with which to work. ","seasonId":2013,"date":"Thu Jan 10"}}