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Overlooked and Underrated: Chris Thorburn

Rafal Ladysz | June 20, 2009

What is more significant in the working world: a job that pays well or one that simply makes you happy? Usually, it’s the second option that is preferred albeit a…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins

One-On-One With Shawn McEachern

Rafal Ladysz | June 17, 2009

Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy were an imperious offense together. Add Tom Barrasso, Kevin Stevens, Ulf Samuelsson and Rick Tocchet. You’ve got yourself a…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins

#7 Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson – The Hockey Spy’s 2009 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

Christopher Ralph | June 16, 2009

Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here”…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Atlanta Thrashers, Fantasy, International Hockey, National Juniors, Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

#5 Evander Kane – The Hockey Spy’s 2009 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

Christopher Ralph | June 16, 2009

Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile:     Please…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Atlanta Thrashers, Colorado Avalanche, Fantasy, International Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, National Juniors, Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Dany Heatley’s Ottawa Departure Could be Marian Hossa’s Doing

Rafal Ladysz | June 10, 2009

The Cash Line in Ottawa will be in desire of a fresh H it appears. Dany Heatley   recently expressed his wishes to be traded by the Senators. The trio of…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators

Top 20 Bounce-Back Performances of the 2008/2009 NHL Season

Rafal Ladysz | May 2, 2009

Slumping seasons happen to the best of them. Even Wayne Gretzky had the odd season here and there with fewer than 100 points. Injuries which resulted in games missed were…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks

Six-cess; Thrashers Making, Breaking Records

The Hockey Writers | March 17, 2009

Let’s give a shout-out to the statistically unsung hero in the NHL. He stands between the pipes, and saves while doing somersaults. His name is Kari Lehtonen, and every game…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers

Warning: Don’t Take These Thrashers Lightly

The Hockey Writers | March 12, 2009

There are 10 teams in the NHL that should take this advice for the remainder of the season: Do not play your backup netminder against the Thrashers. Do not water…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, Uncategorized

What Happened to Patrik Stefan?

Michael DiFranco | February 27, 2009

Take a look at our growing  Index of Hockey Biographies   My first subject of this feature was Alexandre Daigle, who went on to have a very disappointing career for…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, Player Profiles

Sharks-Thrashers: Third Period the Difference

The Hockey Writers | February 22, 2009

The San Jose Sharks struggled to beat the Atlanta Thrashers Saturday, going scoreless through the first two periods. With how much I point out play that is lacking even in…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, San Jose Sharks

Atlanta Thrashers Invade the Desert, Lose to Coyotes

James Neveau | February 20, 2009

In a nearly 2000 word running diary of the action, Jim Neveau shows why you never know how high quality a hockey game can be, even if its between two teams who are perhaps feeling the economic crunch more than any other.

Categories Atlanta Thrashers

Terrible Thrashers: A Tale of a Team in Disarray

James Neveau | February 8, 2009

With the season a near-complete loss, the Thrashers are playing like a defeated team. What caused this? Is there anything that can fix them? Jim Neveau examines this issue in depth in this rant about the state of the Atlanta Thrashers.

Categories Atlanta Thrashers
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