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Thrashers vs. Lightning
Posted by:
Ben Wright on
February 9, 2008 at
2:52PM EST
Here are the basics for tonight.
- Niclas Havelid is back after missing Thursday night with the flu.
- Kari gets the nod in goal again (you can't blame him for losses when the
offense only scores 1-2 goals per game).
- You can see the most current line combinations
here. You can access that page any time by going to the main site and
choosing 'line combinations' from the Team drop-down menu. We'll try to keep
them as current as possible.
- Tampa Bay is in town and it's mullet night at Philips. I suspect we'll
be seeing some special mullet-themed videos and costumes.
- The Thrashers have won three straight against Tampa Bay and Kovy had 6
goals and 9 points in 5 games against the Lightning this season. He has 21
goals and 38 points against them in 35 career games.
- The game isn't on TV in Atlanta, so either get a ticket or tune in to
680 via radio or the internet.
- Atlanta Braves pitchers Tyler Yates, Phil Stockman and Peter Moylan will
each be attending their first hockey game tonight. Make them feel welcome
and show them how loud it can be in Blueland. Hopefully I'll get a chance to
talk to them and see what they think of the game.
- On the Hossa front,
Craig Custance quotes Don Waddell as saying he has not discussed Hossa
with Montreal's GM at all. Waddell hints that he's looking to make a splash
leading up to the deadline and that could be the key to Hossa staying in
Atlanta. Remember- the Thrashers added Eric Belanger and Keith Tkachuk well
before the deadline last year. Waddell won't necessarily wait until the 26th
to do something this year.
- Speaking of the 26th (which is trade deadline day)- the Thrashers only
have one more home game after tonight before the annual trade frenzy. That
means Wednesday night could be the last time you see some of our
players in a Thrashers uniform. I don't know what Don has planned, but it's
not easy to improve a team without giving up a roster player or two. If
nothing else some players might have to be dealt to make room for any new
bodies coming in, although the Thrashers do have two open roster spots
before they hit the 23 man limit.
(7) Comments
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Posted by: Barry on February 9, 2008 4:15PM EST
Hmm. Waddell said in a AJC article that he liked what he saw of Kozlov skating with Hossa against Vancouver late in the game and seemed to hint he was going to be back up there on the 2nd line. Change his mind?
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Posted by: Stan on February 9, 2008 5:46PM EST
I good article I agree this is a much better team when Kari is in net it is not his fault he went down after being hit with a stick. And I think it was a classless act by Daren Elliot to make several comments about trying to be cute. If he wants to complain About a goalie start with Moose who keeps passing to Bufflo so they can score. Cross your fingers maybe Kovy will get it in gear tonight and light it up I think he already has one hat trick aginst Tampa this year we could use another.
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Posted by: PT on February 9, 2008 6:31PM EST
I know with Kari we have a better chance of winning, but we have to score. Hossa and Kovy are doing all they can, but we need DW to step up and get the deal signed with Hoss and trade White for Cammalerri of the kings. Cammalerri is a top line center and a young player with speed who can help kovy. I think with Cammalerri and maybe one more trade at D, we have a shot at the cup. 2 points from division champs right now and we can't get a win. That should tell DW something. I like the way Hoss is playing, looks like the energetic Hoss of last year! DW, get us a top centerman and we can make you look like a genius! GO THRASHERS!!!!!!!
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Posted by: kovy17 on February 10, 2008 11:34AM EST
hossa to montreal for roman hamrlik and michael ryder. Or ryder and one of the kostitsyns. I wouldnt mind that deal
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Posted by: Michael on February 10, 2008 11:55AM EST
I don't want to see them go, but it would seem that Dupuis and Perrin would be good trade bait. We've heard all the talk about Holik and Recchi, but a couple of young guys that can really kill penalties would be a good fit for some of the teams trying to win a cup. I don't see Hossa staying, but if we could make the team stronger and convince him to stay, it would be great!
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Posted by: PT on February 10, 2008 3:45PM EST
Dupuis and Perrin are our PK pretty much, and from what I've seen, Perrin is the top center for us. He and Dupuis seem like they are constantly going all out and causing scoring chances. We need those two to win the division as well as Hoss. If we trade anyone, I say Holik, McCarthy, or Larsen! Heck, I would trade trade Holik for a draft pick just to get rid of him. Little is better NEways. I like Recchi, he is one of two veterans on the team that can actually contribute to the team! He has good chemistry with Kovy, but white has to play better!
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Posted by: Michael on February 10, 2008 5:00PM EST
PT-
I agree with Holik as I would take a Happy Meal for him at this point in his career. However, I don't think you will get anything for Larsen or McCarthy. Who wants a -20 defenseman?
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