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Kwame Brown Strikes Again

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I would like to congratulate Kwame Brown for stealing money from yet another NBA franchise. This time his theft hits close to home because he signed with my home town Detroit Pistons. Kwame's insertion into the lineup will most likely signal the end of Amir Johnson's, Jason...
>> theangryt.com/?p=681...
 

The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show is On the Air!!!

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*****LIVE ON AIR***** Tonight at 7PM on 92.9 KICK FM in Winnipeg, the IllegalCurve.com Radio Show will take to the airwaves. Tonight, we will be joined by Atlanta Thrashers beat writer Chris Vivlamore, of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. With him we will discuss the forthcoming unrestricted...
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/10...
 

The Morning Papers: Monday Edition

Thrashers sniper Ilya Kovalchuk was held scoreless in the NHL All-Star Tampa
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/01...
 

Season Opener: Thrashers v Tampa Game #1

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The NHL season started on Thursday but the Thrashers have had to bid their time until today. Usually I'd post some stuff on the matchup and who is playing well for the opposition, but since we have zero data, I'll skip that today. I did learn a few interesting things from...
>> www.birdwatchersanonymous.com/2009/10...
 

NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): The Lightning players are not happy with Ovechkin, Spezza wishes first half of season never happened and a call for Francois Giguere’s job

Here are the morning papers for Friday the 20th of March: “As long as we win, we don’t ask too many questions,” said Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller after his team’s 3-2 shootout victory over Phoenix. Ilya Kovalchuk is expected to return tonight versus Detroit...
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/03...
 

On the Island: Isles top Thrashers 5-4

New York eventually made it count, but Atlanta sure made things Despite jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first period, the New York Islanders needed to hold off the Atlanta Thrashers, their biggest opponent in the John Taveres/Victor Hedman Sweepstakes, in the final seconds of the ...
>> sportstalkbuzz.com/2009/01...
 

So What Do You Do Now...?

Three goals per game on average and 30th in the league on the penalty kill... Most goals allowed in the National Hockey League... Second to worst record in the league...and the new York Islanders are keeping you from that part of ignominy... Third worst home record in the league....
>> onlinesportsguys.blogspot.com/2008/12...
 

Open Thread: Capitals at Thrashers

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Season Series: Atlanta 4-3-0Previous MeetingsOctober 5, 2007 Capitals 3 at Thrashers 1November 6, 2007 Capitals 1 at Thrashers 2 (OT) November 21, 2007 Thrashers 5 at Capitals 1 December 8, 2007 Thrashers 3 at Capitals 6February 2, 2008 Thrashers 2 at Capitals 0 February 13, 2008 Capitals...
>> southeastshootout.blogspot.com/2008/03...
 

A Tough One To Stomach.

The Devils blew a 2-0 lead and what a punch to the gut!!! Time to get off the mat against Ottawa.
>> thenhlarenaprogram.blogspot.com/2008/02...
 

Thrashers Head to the Rock For Some Southeastern Revenge

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More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP 7 days ago: Atlanta Thrashers' Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, is congratulated by teammates Ron Hainsey (6) and Marty Reasoner (19) after scoring an empty-net goal to finish off the St. Louis Blues in the third period of an NHL hockey game...
>> www.birdwatchersanonymous.com/2009/10...
 

Green A Star... Again

Per the NHL press release: NEW YORK (March 2, 2009) -- Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green and St. Louis Blues goaltender Chris Mason have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the month of February. SECOND STAR -- MIKE...
>> onfrozenblog.com/2009/03...
 

Fantasy Hockey`s Top Ten: Left Wings

FIO staff writer Rob Edwards continues his tour around the world of fantasy hockey with his take on the Top Ten Left Wings for this year's fantasy drafts.
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view.as...
 

NEWS AND NOTES

--The Pens continued their love affair with extra hockey, dropping a 2-1 shootout to Minnesota in their 9th overtime game of the young season. When the Wild play, you can count on a boring game, and in that respect, they didn't disappoint (which means they actually disappointed...
>> mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Adam Graves night in NY, Shane O’Brien unhappy with his benching in Vancouver and the Predators claim they will make a profit this season

Here are the morning papers for Tuesday the 3rd of In what was a somewhat wild and physical game, the Ducks did a good job of maintaining their composure, writes Dan Chris Thorburn has been placed on a line with Rich Peverley and Ilya Kovalchuk.
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/02...
 

NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Brian Burke unfiltered, Joe Sakic may not return this season and MacTavish’s days as Oilers coach may be coming to a close

Here are the morning papers for Thursday the 2nd of April: Todd Marchant is committed to being a leader
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/04...
 

Thrashers' priorities this offseason

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Job No. 2 for the Thrashers this summer is signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a new contract.
>> www.ajc.com/service...
 

NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Kovalev sometimes wondered about Carbonneau’s decisions, the Leafs hug out their problems and Nashville may owe Metro about $400,000

Here are the morning papers for Thursdaythe 19th of March: The Ducks’ power play finally came through and won the Ducks, as they
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/03...
 

Disaster in Atlanta...

One thing is for sure, if Atlanta keeps selling tickets like they did tonight, the Rangers will have very few more disasters in that city. Those disasters will be in either Kansas City, Seattle, Las Vegas, or Hamilton.Which Ranger rose to the occasion tonight when the season hung in...
>> www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2009/03...
 

Caps @ Rangers 11-17-2009 Preview

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Washington Capitals (12-8; 28 points) @ New York Rangers (11-9; 23 points):Caps Game #21, Road Game #10, NHL Game #289 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, 7:10 pm. Washington TV: None. Radio: WFED 1500-AM. New York TV: None. Radio: WEPN 1050-AM.  U.S. National TV: Versus. ...
>> capsnut.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Nov 28th - NHL News from Around the League

Brian Burke will be the next president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. His contract is expected to last until the end of the 2013-14 season and will pay him $3 million a season. A formal announcement from the Leafs should come later today. It will be interesting to see what ...
>> www.penguinsexperience.com/2008/11...
 

Agents of change: Five NHL summer signing paying off early

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Free agency isn't necessarily the best way for an NHL general manager to rebuild a roster. It's expensive, for one. And it doesn't come with any guarantees, as any fan of the Lightning can attest after Tampa Bay made a huge splash last summer, only to flop during the...
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

For slow starters, playoff hopes can die in October

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To paraphrase Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bill Guerin, a Stanley Cup can't be won in October, but teams certainly can start losing it. The same goes for a playoff berth. Despite their slow starts, teams like Detroit and Vancouver likely won't have to worry about that. There...
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Week 11 Frozen Waiver Watch

One of FIO's weekly fantasy hockey columns, staff writer Rob Edwards clues you in on some possible fantasy free agents to lookout for in Week 11 - check to see if any of these guys are on your league's waiver wire.
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view.as...
 

Game Recap: Penguins 3 - Thrashers 2

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their eighth game out of the last nine last night as they defeated the Atlanta Thrashers 3-2. The game winning goal was scored by Petr Sykora with less than three minutes remaining in the game. The highlight of the night was definitely Crosby's goal in the second ...
>> www.penguinsexperience.com/2008/11...
 

Fantasy Hockey 101: Back to The Stevens and LSHL Leagues

Time to take another look at two of the best leagues The NHL Arena has to offer. Movers, shakers, and much more!
>> thenhlarenaprogram.blogspot.com/2007/11...
 
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