Now that Patrice Bergeron has been enshrined in Toronto, who is the next Bruins alum to go to the Hall of Fame?

With Patrice Bergeron going to the Hall of Fame, the next Bruins player should be Tim Thomas.

By Spencer Lazary · Causeway Crowd

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Writer Spencer Lazary argues goaltender Tim Thomas should be the next Bruins alumnus inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Thomas won two Vezina Trophies and the 2011 Conn Smythe Trophy while leading Boston to the Stanley Cup.
Thomas has been eligible for induction since 2017, while former teammate David Krejci recently became eligible.

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Spencer Lazary of Causeway Crowd argues that former goaltender Tim Thomas should be the next Boston Bruins alumnus inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame following Patrice Bergeron's enshrinement. Thomas has been eligible for induction since 2017, ahead of other recently eligible Bruins alumni such as David Krejci.

Lazary highlights Thomas' late-blooming career, including two Vezina Trophies and a historic 2011 Stanley Cup championship run featuring a Conn Smythe Trophy win. However, the writer notes that competition may still delay Thomas' selection for the 2027 class.

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Now that Patrice Bergeron has been enshrined in Toronto, who is the next Bruins alum to go to the Hall of Fame?

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