According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, Tim Thomas' one-year deal with the Florida Panthers is worth $3.75 million after potential bonuses.
Tim Thomas's 1 yr deal in FLA has base salary of $2.5M but an AAV of $3.75M because of potential performance/GP bonuses. He plays tonight.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) September 26, 2013
Thomas will likely be the Panthers' opening night starter, and their starting goaltender going forward, and if he can regain any semblance of his former greatness, the Panthers may actually be able to contend this year.
We'll cross that bridge when we have to.