One Less Destination For Thomas As Rumors Continue To Fly Wild

The San Jose Sharks have reportedly signed free agent goaltender Antero Niittymaki, filling their void between the pipes. The Sharks were rumored to be a possible destination for Tim Thomas to land, so this is some bad news for Boston in the hunt to deal the Tank.

The Bruins are really cramped when it comes to cap space, as they literally don't have enough space to fill out their own roster of players with reasonable salaries -- definitely not Blake Wheeler and Mark Stuart, who made $2.8 million and $1.3 million respectively last season. Rumors still say that the Tampa Bay Lightning may but possible suitors in the sweepstakes for Boston's former Vezina Trophy winner. Stay tuned for more news.

UPDATE -- Tampa signs Ellis as their new goalie. They're out. Seems as though Washington and Atlanta may be the only two teams left in the running for Thomas. Outside chance that Philadelphia still may be an option.