Thrashers Faceoff Event Tonight

More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP about 15 hours ago: In this Jan. 2, 2009, photo, Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during an NHL hockey game in Atlanta. Kovalchuk likes the direction of the Thrashers. That might just help the team keep him beyond this season. Kovalchuk said Wednesday, Sept. 30, he's unlikely to have an agreement before this weekend's season opener, as the team had hoped, but remains optimistic about reaching a contract extension. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith) Browse more photos » The Atlanta Thrashers annual "Meet the Team" event for season ticket holders is tonight. The players are all introduced and the coaches and GM speak, then the players sign autographs. Some fans had speculated that a new contract for Kovalchuk would be a great announcement for Faceoff but that seems unlikely. One bit of drama at the Faceoff Event is who will wear the "C" and "A"s for...