http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/ Latest articles for the Thrashers section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:20:29 GMT 2009-11-28T00:20:29Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-will-bring-a-142519.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers John Anderson was caught by surprise. The Thrashers coach brought a squad full of young players and prospects on last week’s two-game road trip to open the exhibition season. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:08:14 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-will-bring-a-142519.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-20T20:08:14Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/ten-questions-for-ron-142196.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers This week the Thrashers Insider caught up with defenseman Ron Hainsey for a rapid fire Q&A. Here are Hainsey’s thoughts on ... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:21:51 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/ten-questions-for-ron-142196.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-20T00:21:51Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-cut-10-from-142045.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Forward Angelo Esposito was one of 10 players trimmed from the Thrashers’ training-camp roster Saturday. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:47:04 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-cut-10-from-142045.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-19T20:47:04Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kozlov-wants-to-keep-142059.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Thrashers forward is in the final year of his contract with Atlanta and his 18th NHL season. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:27:44 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kozlov-wants-to-keep-142059.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-19T20:27:44Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-lose-preseason-opener-141801.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Marty St. Louis scored with 25.1 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 preseason victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Friday night. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:17:47 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-lose-preseason-opener-141801.html 2009-09-19T03:17:47Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-peverley-making-most-140955.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Rich Peverley says he doesn’t have a chip on his shoulder. What he does have is motivation. The Thrashers forward went undrafted out of St. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:53:05 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-peverley-making-most-140955.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-09-17T22:53:05Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-trim-roster-139976.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The Thrashers trimmed their training camp roster to 46 players on Wednesday, sending down or releasing 16 players. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:15:22 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-trim-roster-139976.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-09-16T21:15:22Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/atlanta-thrashers-report-manny-139341.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The Thrashers asked. Manny Legace said yes. Legace, a former NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup winner, is in Thrashers training camp on a pro tryout. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:21:45 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/atlanta-thrashers-report-manny-139341.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-09-16T01:21:45Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/newest-thrashers-goalie-aware-138553.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Drew MacIntyre has a tall order in front of him. As a free agent last summer, the goaltender considered all his options. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:03:23 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/newest-thrashers-goalie-aware-138553.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-15T02:03:23Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/little-under-pressure-to-138480.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Thrashers center has set expectations for himself and the season. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:27:00 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/little-under-pressure-to-138480.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-14T23:27:00Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-top-goalie-spot-137627.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Kari Lehtonen did not take part in Sunday’s practice, the Thrashers’ first of training camp. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:35:48 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-top-goalie-spot-137627.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-13T21:35:48Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-sets-hopeful-tone-137611.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk is confident. The Thrashers captain said Sunday that he is happy with the direction of the team and hopes he will soon sign a new contract. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:29:41 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-sets-hopeful-tone-137611.html Chris Vivlamore cvivlamore@ajc.com 2009-09-13T20:29:41Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-individual-tix-on-136401.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Thrashers individual game tickets go on sale Saturday. Tickets for the 41-game home regular season, as well as the three home preseason games, will be available at 10 a.m. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:54:47 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-individual-tix-on-136401.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-11T18:54:47Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-season-fast-approaching-136520.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The tinkering is done. Now, it’s time to see what happens when the skating starts. Thrashers general manager Don Waddell spent the offseason - one of the busiest in franchise history - working on the roster. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:53:56 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-season-fast-approaching-136520.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-09-11T18:53:56Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-believe-strong-finish-126822.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers As the Thrashers begin to trickle back to the area for the start of training camp next month, last season is still on their minds. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:13:09 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-believe-strong-finish-126822.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-08-29T20:13:09Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/for-thrashers-boxing-has-123703.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Two Thrashers forwards have been working with a boxing instructor to prepare for the season. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:02:09 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/for-thrashers-boxing-has-123703.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-08-26T01:02:09Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/who-are-the-nhl-123581.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers An unscientific look at some of the best fighters in NHL history (in no particular order). ● Bob Probert Generally considered the toughest and most feared fighter in NHL history. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:21:52 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/who-are-the-nhl-123581.html 2009-08-25T21:21:52Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-gm-optimistic-kovalchuk-122778.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Thrashers general manager Don Waddell described the ongoing contract negotiations with star Ilya Kovalchuk as “constructive” and said Monday that he is optimistic that a new deal would be completed. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:37:22 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-gm-optimistic-kovalchuk-122778.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-08-24T21:37:22Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-sign-pair-of-104669.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The Thrashers signed unrestricted free agents Josh Gratton and Mike Vernace on Thursday. Gratton, 26, played 19 games with Philadelphia last season. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:48:59 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-sign-pair-of-104669.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-07-30T21:48:59Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/lehtonen-s-back-surgery-101748.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The lingering effects of a back injury suffered early last season led to Thrasher goaltender Kari Lehtonen’s surgery last week. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:17:37 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/lehtonen-s-back-surgery-101748.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-07-27T21:17:37Z