ATLANTA - There has been a buzz around the NHL about the possibility of the Thrashers trading Russian star Ilya Kovalchuk. There's an obvious need to shake things up in Atlanta, but trading Kovalchuk could set back the team’s rebuilding process for years to come.
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Gary Bettman ignores past on-ice violent offenders anger issues, but hits Sean Avery with a lengthy suspension and anger management counseling for 'crude comments' made off the ice. Does this make any sense at all?
In a game that saw Washington out-shoot Atlanta 43-31, goaltending proved to be the difference. Washington goaltender, Jose Theodore, the only addition to the Capital roster this year, was pulled at the halfway point of the game.
Number three overall pick Zach Bogosian is in position to snag a spot on a Thrashers roster that many feel is in desperate need of new blood and new leaders.
In the 1970’s, “Esposito” was a household name in the NHL. Decades later, another Esposito is emerging, hovering over the NHL, chasing the dream to make a name for himself.
Approximately 60 goals departed with Hossa, Dupuis and Holik, and in today’s low scoring NHL, that’s a huge void for the Thrashers to fill. . . and you may call it an abyss if they are unable to land a few proven goal scorers.
This year's bidding wars may provide a few shockers and generate more frequent flier miles than ever before if some of the NHL's elite players find it too hard to resist lucrative offers from teams in the newly-formed Russian Super League.
After years of hiding in the NBA's shadows, the NHL is making its way back into Hollywood's spotlight. Since the Red Wings clinched the Cup, Lord Stanley's cherished chalice has enjoyed a glorious trip down the proverbial red carpet.
