Top 20 Fastest NHL Skaters Rafal Ladysz | November 3, 2009 One step, maybe. Two steps, highly unlikely. Three steps, forget about it. Catching up to an NHL speedster when they’ve gotten the jump on you is difficult, frustrating and usually…
When and Why the Thrashers Should Trade Ilya Kovalchuk The Hockey Writers | October 27, 2009 Here, a month has passed, and Ilya Kovalchuk is still a pending free agent. Negotiations continue, but should Thrashers fans be concerned or practice patience? Brian Rudisel offers the scenarios that could happen.
The Hockey Writers’ 2009-10 Preview: Southeast Division James Neveau | September 22, 2009 Keep in the know with this preview of the Southeast Division, complete with links and knowledge.
Top 20 Enigmas in the NHL Rafal Ladysz | September 21, 2009 Flipping a coin is gambling in the simplest and purest sense. While the odds are always the same, what’s at stake usually varies. How does this affect a hockey player?…
Five Reasons the Thrashers Go Postseason The Hockey Writers | September 20, 2009 Somebody will have to have the controversial, deviating opinion of this disrespected team. Brian Rudisel offers five things the media overlooks, and his best reasons that the Atlanta Thrashers will fly back into the playoffs.
Ten Reasons Ilya Kovalchuk Will Remain in Atlanta Rafal Ladysz | September 2, 2009 Ilya Kovalchuk respectfully stands by the old adage that money can’t buy happiness. Atlanta’s first overall pick in 2001 has gone on record saying he enjoys life in the city,…
Thrashers 09-10 Season Preview The Hockey Writers | August 30, 2009 There is little argument that the 2009 offseason is the most important offseason in franchise history for the Thrashers. Captain Ilya Kovalchuk will enter the final year of his contract, and General Manger Don Waddell is desperate to keep the team’s most recognizable name on the squad long-term.
Thrashers Fans are the Worst The Hockey Writers | August 30, 2009 The Thrashers have the worst fans in the league. At least this is according to Derek Felska, a blogger for The State of Hockey News, a Minnesota Wild blog. Three teams managed to finish worse than the Thrashers in 2008-2009, yet somehow, the city of Atlanta has the worst hockey fans.
Top 10 NHL 2009 Entry Draft Scouting Performances Christopher Ralph | July 7, 2009 Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. Well over a week has…
The Thrashers Offseason: It’s Now or Never (Part 1) The Hockey Writers | June 22, 2009 Atlanta is heading into the single most important offseason since their inception in 1999. For the Thrashers, it doesn’t start with free agency or the draft. It starts with #17, and it’s a daunting task for general manager Don Waddell. What will the Thrashers need to do this offseason to become a contender?
Overlooked and Underrated: Chris Thorburn Rafal Ladysz | June 20, 2009 What is more significant in the working world: a job that pays well or one that simply makes you happy? Usually, it’s the second option that is preferred albeit a…
One-On-One With Shawn McEachern Rafal Ladysz | June 17, 2009 Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy were an imperious offense together. Add Tom Barrasso, Kevin Stevens, Ulf Samuelsson and Rick Tocchet. You’ve got yourself a…