According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the New York Islanders won't be "tolling" the contract of Tim Thomas. That means he will become an unrestricted free agent this summer and can sign anywhere if he chooses. Thomas decided to take the 2012-13 season, which was shortened by the lockout, off but said he was interested in playing in 2013-14. His rights were acquired by the Islanders in exchange for a conditional draft pick.