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Thankless Thrashers: Atlanta Players Getting It Done Outside the Spotlight

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More photos » by John Bazemore - AP 5 days ago: Atlanta Thrashers' Slava Kozlov, right, celebrates his go-ahead goal with teammates Ilya Kovalchuk, left, and Maxim Afinogenov in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmontopn Oilers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009...
>> www.birdwatchersanonymous.com/2009/11...
 

Thrashers get rare regulation victory at Montreal

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MONTREAL(AP) After Colby Armstrong gave Atlanta a third-period lead, the Thrashers hung on for their first regulation victory at the Bell Centre in over five years.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/...
 

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Sabres, Friday 11-20

Fresh off last night’s nail-biting shootout victory over the Atlanta Thrashers, the Bruins (9-8-4) will head north to take on division leading Buffalo (12-5-1) tonight at HSBC Arena. It looked like another win was going to slip away from Boston last night when in the final minute...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/11...
 

League takes notice of young goalie

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Filling in for injured Kari Lehtonen, Thrashers netminder Ondrej Pavelec has made the rest of the NHL take notice.
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Kovalchuk wants what Ovechkin has

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A former top draft pick from Russia revives a franchise and gets a huge contract. Alex Ovechkin's story could been Ilya Kovalchuk's.
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Ilya Kovalchuk: 300 Biscuits In The Basket

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I need you, more than anyone, darlin.  You know that I have from the start.  So fill me up, Buttercup, don’t break my heart.  -The Foundations  Public Service Announcement:  Ok, here we go!  Hockey Krishnas rejoice!  That’s right, hockey talk.  Hockey hockey...
>> joshqpublic.com/2009/10...
 

Peverley, Kozlov score in SO, Thrashers beat Blues

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Defensemen Tobias Enstrom and Ron Hainsey forced overtime with third-period goals, and Rich Peverley and Slava Kozlov scored in a shootout to give the Atlanta Thrashers a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis on Sunday night.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3377...
 

Thrashers lose Valabik to ankle injury

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Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Boris Valabik is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair a high ankle sprain. The Thrashers said Valabik, a native of Nitra, Czechoslovakia, had surgery on Thursday morning. He was placed on injured reserve. Valabik had five...
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To stay or not to stay: That's Kovalchuk's question

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Training camp started for the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday, and so did Ilya Kovalchuk's evaluation of the team. What he observes could very well clinch one of the biggest decisions in the history of the young franchise.   After this season, Kovalchuk's contract is up...
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Could Ilya Kovalchuk Score 50 Goals in 50 Games?

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More photos » by John Bazemore - AP 5 days ago: Atlanta Thrashers' Ilya Kovalchuk shoots and scores in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 in Atlanta. The goal was his second of the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ...
>> www.birdwatchersanonymous.com/2009/11...
 

Sunday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Jason Spezza gets Don Cherry’s message in between periods, Kostitsyn trade rumors and the Lightning’s financial issues

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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Colby Armstrong talks about the Atlanta fanbase, changes could be coming in Toronto, the Habs may have a found a new line, Florida is rolling, some trade rumors and much more after the jump.
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/11...
 

Friday's Three Stars: Peverley's the man for Atlanta

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No. 1 star, Rich Peverley(notes), Atlanta ThrashersDespite the slow start (outshot 15-4 in the opening period), the Thrashers awoke with three third period goals en route to a 4-2 win over New Jersey. Last season's waiver wire gem, Rich Peverley, scored two power-play goals to...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Will he stay or go? Kovalchuk's future in Atlanta

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"It's a great city, my family loves it here. I feel very comfortable in the locker room and with management, trainers, everybody. I don't have any problems. If we're going to play well, I want to stay here. I want to win the Cup and bring it here because I was drafted...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Is This the Thrashers' Year?

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by Susan SlusserFiled under: Thrashers, FanHouse ExclusiveBefore the season starter, Atlanta star Ilya Kovalchuk brashly proclaimed "This is our year." Crazy? Well, maybe not. Thrashers defenseman Ron Hainsey told FanHouse by phone this week that the team's forwards are...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10...
 

2009 NHL Preview: Atlanta Thrashers

We’ve partnered with On Goal Analysis to bring you a team-by-team preview of the upcoming NHL season. (Just scroll down on the OGA website and hit the calendar.) Here is the preview for the Atlanta Thrashers… Last Season versus the Playoff Qualifying Curve (PQC): Called...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/09...
 

Atlanta's future depends on Kovalchuk

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Will he stay or won't he? Atlanta seems to be doing all it can to keep Ilya Kovalchuk, but Spector wonders whether it will be enough.
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Thrashers' late pair not enough as Pens hold on

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Defenseman Martin Skoula scored two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Atlanta Thrashers in a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.
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Skoula's two goals lift Pens over Thrashers

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ATLANTA (AP) -Defenseman Martin Skoula scored two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Atlanta Thrashers in a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.
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Gameday: Penguins Waddle Into Philips To Take on Thrashers.

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More photos » by John Amis - AP 1 day ago: Atlanta Thrashers right wing Maxim Afinogenov (61) reacts along with Ilya Kovalchuk after making a tying goal against the Boston Bruins during third period action of their NHL hockey game, sending the game to overtime Thursday, Nov...
>> www.birdwatchersanonymous.com/2009/11...
 

schultz, caps down thrashers

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(photo by Kevin C. Cox) If the Washington Capitals are going to be a legitimate contender, then they’re going to need wins like Thursday night’s 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena. On a night when forward Alex Ovechkin was a nonfactor and forward Alexander...
>> www.homermcfanboy.com/2009/10...
 

Kovalchuk scores 2 as Thrashers rip Kings 7-0

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ATLANTA (AP) -If Ilya Kovalchuk plays this well with a gimpy right foot, how much better will he perform when he's 100 percent?
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3392...
 

Thrashers Reassign Forward Spencer Machacek to Chicago (AHL)

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The Atlanta Thrashers have reassigned forward Spencer Machacek to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell. Machacek, 21, was recalled on Nov. 12, but did not appear...
>> thrashers.nhl.com/club/ne...
 

Bruins Hang On For 4-3 SO Victory Over Atlanta Thrashers

At times it was ugly. At times it was long. But overall, two points are two points and the Boston Bruins will take those however they can, even if it means being forced to a shootout, which is exactly what happened in Thursday night’s 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers. In front...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/11...
 

Kovalchuck shines in return to drop Rangers

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Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists in his first game back from a foot injury and Rich Peverley scored once and set up two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers' 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/rec...
 

Ilya Kovalchuk back in Atlanta Thrashers lineup vs. New York Rangers

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One day after Ilya Kovalchuk was ruled out of the Thrashers' game against the Rangers, the star forward was back in the lineup after a lengthy absence.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/new...
 
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