http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2010/05/ference_thomas.html
Thomas and Ference had surgery.
Undergoing hip surgery is sure to put a dent in Thomas' already low trade value.
I just double checked it on brooksbaseball and it appears that they said it was a strike. I'm not 100% on this because I've had quite a few wobbly pops today.