Tim Thomas may take a year away from hockey

After a memorable Stanley Cup winning season in 2011, this season was filled with off-ice drama for the 38-year-old goaltender.

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OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 28: Tim Thomas #30 of the Boston Bruins and Team Chara gets introduced prior to the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Scotiabank Place on January 28, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 28: Tim Thomas #30 of the Boston Bruins and Team Chara gets introduced prior to the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Scotiabank Place on January 28, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)