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Report: Tim Thomas finds Flyers intriguing

Tim Thomas

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) stops a shot by the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 24, 2012. The Bruins won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler)

AP

39-year-old goaltender Tim Thomas is interesting in attempting an NHL comeback and the Flyers are presumed to be in the market for a netminder after buying out Ilya Bryzgalov.

For his part, Thomas is “intrigued” by Philadelphia, according to a CSN Philly source, but it’s not clear if the feeling is mutual.

Either way, for now, Thomas is simply testing the waters.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen with Tim,” Thomas’ agent, Bill Zito said. “I’ll find out tomorrow who has interest in Timmy and take it from there.

“All he told me was to check and see what – if any – his options may be. We are allowed to shop free agents tomorrow, so I’ll have a better idea of who has interest at that time.”

Thomas would be an interesting choice for Philadelphia, given that Thomas -- like Bryzgalov -- has drawn media attention in the past for his off-ice actions. Perhaps the most famous example of that was Thomas’ decision to skip the Boston Bruins’ White House visit in celebration of their Stanley Cup victory.

On top of that, Thomas is an obvious risk after taking a year off from hockey. Still, he’s won the Vezina Trophy twice in addition to being named the 2011 Conn Smythe Trophy winner.

Some of the other potential unrestricted free agent goaltenders include Evgeni Nabokov and Ray Emery.

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