News: The Panthers assigned Bill Thomas to AHL San Antonio after he cleared waivers Saturday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Analysis:Bill Thomas recorded just one point (a goal) in seven games with the Panthers, but he did have 17 points in 25 games with San Antonio before being called up. Thomas will garner consideration next time the team needs a forward if he continues playing well with his AHL squad.
News: The Panthers brought up Bill Thomas from AHL San Antonio on Tuesday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis:Bill Thomas was not signed to an NHL contract this offseason, but the Panthers upgraded his deal and recalled him after watching him pile up 17 points (9G, 8A) in 25 games with San Antonio. Thomas will jump right into the lineup Tuesday, likely as a fourth-line winger.
News: Thomas scored the Panthers' only goal in Saturday's shutout win over the Capitals.
Analysis: He's a journeyman winger who has played just 80 games over five seasons post-lockout. His value will always be higher on the ice than in the fantasy arena.
News: The Panthers sent Thomas to AHL Rochester on Sunday, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: The Panthers were originally expected to bring Thomas back up before Tuesday's game, but that no longer appears to be the case. Coach Pete DeBoer essentially said Thomas didn't bring any fresh energy to the team last week.
News: Thomas has been recalled by the Panthers, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Thomas has not recorded a point in his last five games with the big club, but prior to that he managed five points in 11 games with Florida.
News: Thomas has been recalled, reports Harvey Fialkov of the Florida Sun Sentinel.
Analysis: In December, Thomas was getting nearly 10 minutes per game and notched five points. He probably won't do much more than that in this stint, if it lasts that long.
News: Florida recalled Thomas on Wednesday, FloridaPanthers.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas hasn't appeared in the NHL since December 28th, but he did fairly well when he was there. Playing generally in the 10-minute range, he posted five points (two goals) and skated to a plus-2 rating through 13 games.
News: The Panthers placed Thomas on waivers Tuesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: Thomas picked up five points in 12 games with the Panthers, but he will head back to the minors with several of the team's regular forwards nearing a return.
News: The Panthers have recalled Thomas from the AHL for Saturday's game, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: The past week hasn't been kind to the Panthers in terms of injuries. With Rostislav Olesz suffering a broken finger, Michael Frolik losing some teeth, and Darcy Hordichuk receving stitches, the Panthers called up right winger Thomas from the AHL for Saturday's game. In 18 games with the Amerks, Thomas has seven goals and 10 assists and has been especially hot down the stretch.
News: The Amerks plan to shift Thomas to center in the wake of Michael Nylander's season-ending injury, the Democrat and Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Thomas will temporarily make the switch as the Amerks look to replace Nylander's production. In seven games this season at right wing, Thomas has one goal and one assist.
News: Penguins RW Bill Thomas scored his team's lone goal during a 2-1 shootout win Wednesday against the Sharks. The first goal in a tightly played game with few penalties, few breakaways and good goaltending came from an unlikely source -- Thomas. With the second period winding down, Miroslav Satan carried the puck into the Sharks zone and fed it to Thomas along the goal line. Thomas' bad-angle shot banked in off defenseman Rob Blake and past goalie Brian Boucher for his first goal in 22 months. "It was kind of a fluky play, but that's what you do -- you've got to throw the puck to the net, you never know what's going to happen," said Boucher, who started for the first time since Jan. 10. "Blake's trying to do the right thing, but it happens to ricochet off him and in through my legs."
Analysis: Thomas has 10 goals in 53 career games. He has been up-and-down between the NHL and AHL this season, and still appears to be nothing more than organizational depth. Despite the goal, Thomas has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Penguins have recalled D Paul Bissonnette and RW Bill Thomas from the AHL.
Analysis: Neither of these players has any Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Penguins have sent C Chris Minard, D Paul Bissonnette and RW Bill Thomas down to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Penguins LW Bill Thomas, a graduate of Fox Chapel High School in suburban Pittsburgh, was re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL on Friday. Thomas was without a point in two games.
Analysis: The Pens lured Thomas away from Phoenix in the offseason, where he wasn't a big part of their organization. He will serve as nothing more than a lower-line forward for Pittsburgh when in the NHL and can be left alone in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports forward Bill Thomas played his first game for the Penguins Sunday against the Senators. Thomas, who is a graduate of Fox Chapel High School in suburban Pittsburgh, played on the fourth line and didn't have a point in 5:34 of ice time.
Analysis: The Pens lured Thomas away from Phoenix in the offseason, where he wasn't a big part of their organization. He will serve as nothing more than a lower-line forward for Pittsburgh and can be left alone in Fantasy.
News: The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forwards Kris Beech, Ryan Stone and Bill Thomas to one-year contracts on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Beech was claimed off waivers from Columbus in January. He had five goals and six assists in 25 games with the Blue Jackets and Penguins before a broken wrist ended his season on Feb. 14. The 23-year-old Stone played six games with the Penguins last season during three call-ups from the Penguins' American Hockey League team. Thomas, who played seven games for the Phoenix Coyotes last season, spent most of last season with San Antonio of the AHL.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes General re-assigned right wing Bill Thomas to the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League (AHL). The 24-year-old Thomas has played in seven games for the Coyotes this season.
Analysis: Thomas has also recorded 16-16-32 and 28 penalty minutes (PIM) in 46 games with the Rampage. Thomas made his NHL debut on Mar. 28, 2006 after signing with the Coyotes as a free agent. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native has collected 9-8-17 in 40 career NHL games. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at time.
News: Phoenix Coyotes have re-assigned right wing Bill Thomas to the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League. The 24-year-old Thomas has played in six games for the Coyotes this season.
Analysis: Thomas has scored 15 goals, 16 assists and has 28 penalty minutes in 45 games with the Rampage. Thomas made his NHL debut on Mar. 28, 2006 after signing with the Coyotes as a free agent. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native has collected nine goals and eight assists in 39 career NHL games. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at time.
News: Phoenix's leading goal scorer Radim Vrbata (ankle) was unable to play Tuesday against the Flames. Vrbata had the overtime goal in Monday's 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Taking his spot was RW Bill Thomas, who was recalled earlier in the day from San Antonio of the AHL.
Analysis: Thomas did not record a point in 14:31 against the Flames and finished at minus-1. He doesn't have a point in six games this season and will likely be back in the minors as soon as a roster spot is needed. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at time.
News: The Coyotes recalled right wing Bill Thomas on Tuesday from San Antonio of the American Hockey League. Thomas, who has played in five games for the Coyotes this season, recorded 15 goals,16 assists and 28 penalty minutes in 45 games with San Antonio this season.
Analysis: The 24-year-old Thomas registered eight goals and six assists in 24 games with Phoenix last season. Thomas made his NHL debut on Mar. 28, 2006, after signing with the Coyotes as a free agent. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at time.
News: The Coyotoes announced Tuesday they have re-assigned RW Bill Thomas back to the San Antonio Rampage (AHL), one day after calling him up. Thomas has no points in five games with Phoenix this season.
Analysis: Last season, Thomas had eight goals and six assists in 24 games for the Coyotes. The Pittsburgh native has nine goals and eight assists in 38 career NHL games. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at this juncture in his career.
News: Coyotes RW Bill Thomas was recalled from San Antonio of the AHL Sunday and played in Monday's game against the Sabres. He did not record a point in 16:03 and finished at even. He doesn't have a point in five games this season.
Analysis: Last season, Thomas had eight goals and six assists in 24 games for the Coyotes. The Pittsburgh native has nine goals and eight assists in 38 career NHL games. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at this juncture in his career.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes assigned right wing Bill Thomas to their American Hockey League affiliate on Sunday. The 24-year-old appeared in four games for the Coyotes after being recalled from the San Antonio Rampage on Dec. 1. He signed with the Coyotes as a free agent in 2006.
Analysis: Last season, Thomas had eight goals and six assists in 24 games for the Coyotes. The Pittsburgh native has nine goals and eight assists in 37 career NHL games. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at this juncture in his career.
News: Bill Thomas (general soreness) was able to play in Saturday's game against the Avalanche. He picked up his fourth goal of the season in the loss.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Thomas back into the active lineup in all leagues for Fantasy Week 25 (March 19-25) if you normally would use him.
News: Coyotes RW Bill Thomas (general soreness) was not in the team's lineup Thursday against the Sharks.
Analysis: Thomas remains a day to day candidate. Only Fantasy owners in the largest of Fantasy leagues will miss him.
News: Azcentral.com reports Thomas said he is not seriously injured after leaving Saturday's game after receiving a hard check. He was unable to play in Monday's game against Philadelphia, however.
Analysis: Thomas is expected to miss a game or two for the Coyotes. Only Fantasy owners in the largest of Fantasy leagues will miss him.
