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DEL.ICIO.USObservations from Dallas
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sorry about the late blog today, it’s been a busy day in Dallas trying to attend all the All-Star festivities. I flew out of Atlanta this morning on the same flight as Marian Hossa and Kari Lehtonen, which was interesting because I was curious to see how much recognition there was from the people at the airport.
Basically there was none. The two players representing the Thrashers were able to travel in anonymity - Kari’s name was even called over the loudspeaker when he was getting his seat assignment, and even then I’m not sure anyone recognized him. It’d be a little different, I imagine, traveling with Chipper Jones or Michael Vick, but if the Thrashers make a run in the playoffs, it might be harder for Lehtonen and Hossa to get around without shaking a few hands and signing some autographs.
We spent most of the afternoon here interviewing the different All-Stars - it’s obvious a lot of attention will be paid to Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, and for good reason. The two were the only active players to get their own press conference. But a big crowd of media surrounded Hossa when the rest of the players were brought out to talk.
It was interesting chatting with Dany Heatley. He said he still follows Atlanta pretty closely and misses playing with a lot of the guys. But obviously things are working out for him in Ottawa.
All right, I have to head to practice and make sure everybody gets through it okay. It’ll be interesting to see who Hossa skates with from the Eastern Conference.
Comments
By danlmac
January 22, 2007 08:42 PM | Link to this
Craig thanks for the update during this lull in hockey news. You have my vote for best Thrasher promoter in Atlanta. Keep up the good work.
BTW: Let us know if you see Don W having lunch with any western conf GM.
By danlmac
January 22, 2007 08:48 PM | Link to this
Come to think of it,….maybe you could have lunch with one of those GMs.
By thrashersfan
January 22, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this
Thx for the post, Craig. It is sad about the lack of recognition for Hoss & Lehts. They might tell you they prefer it that way, but I doubt it would be the truth. Even modest guys like Hoss like a little attention other than from the girlfriend.
Looking fwd to your coverage.