As of last night, the marquee free agent of 2010, Ilya Kovalchuk, is now a New Jersey Devil. Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell could not come to terms on a contract extension with the Russian superstar, and vowed to maximize his return on his investment. That return? 28 year old blueliner John Oduya, 22 year old winger Nicklas Bergfors, 19 year old junior Patrice Cormier, and the Devils 2010 1st round... 

With approximately 3 weeks to go until the unofficial trade deadline of February 12th, the Olympic break period in the NHL, all eyes are going to be on one man, and that man is Ilya Kovalchuk. Arguably the biggest free agent since Peter Forsberg, Kovalchuk is among the NHL elite and only Alexander Ovechkin has more goals since the lockout. Rumours have circulated stating that Kovalchuk is asking for... 

Recently the stars aligned and I was able to travel a couple of hours in order to see the Penguins play in Atlanta.  The game was exciting to watch (as most wins are) and the Pens did not disappoint.  Martin Skoula scored two goals and Evgeni Malkin picked up the third in the 3-2 victory.  The Thrashers maintained a heated pace in the third period to rally back to within one goal.  There were... 

Well, what can you say about the Tampa Bay Lightning?  They tried. Failing 6-3 in Atlanta. Watching the game last night was very enjoyable and full of great plays.  Unfortunately, Atlanta got the best of them.  The puck bounced favourably for the Thrashers, leaving the Lightning to deal with the onslaught.   Read More →

Two highly touted 18 year old players meet on the ice for a showdown in Atlanta. 6’6” Victor Hedman will join the Lightning’s revamped defense in an attempt to stop the speedy offense, rejuvenated by the coming of Evander Kane.  Kane, drafted #4 in this years draft, will start the season with the Thrashers and try to add his magic to the already potent offense of the Atlanta franchise.  Kane,...