Dallas sent goalie Dan Ellis ( 5 - 6 - 0 , 3.04 GAA ) to the Panthers to make that trade happen .
Thomas was 16 - 20 - 3 this season for Florida , with a 2.87 goals - against average .
Dallas sent goalie Dan Ellis ( 5 - 6 - 0 , 3.04 GAA ) to the Florida to make that trade happen .
Thomas was 16 - 20 - 3 this season for Florida , with a 2.87 goals - against average .