Thrashers

By Russ

March 12, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

Personally, I couldn’t care less what goes on behind the scenes of the NHLPA.

Thrashers win tonight 5-1.

By Darren

March 12, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

Belmont’s going all the way.

Mark it.

By ranallo10

March 12, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Too bad there isn’t a straw drawing contest for that healthy scratch spot on defense.

By Bob

March 12, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

Must win game tonight. Caps would love to knock the Thrashers’ off, I think they see us as they’re biggest rival. Word is they absolutely hate us after we trash talked on ice after some lopsided games last season and they relished being the team that knocked us out of playoff contention last year. Hope our boys remember that and come ready to play.

5-4 Thrash in OT, could be a barnburner.

Couldn’t care less about the players union stuff.

Upchuk? Ugh. Chuk Wagon is better than that. I like the Chuk Wagon, get on the train.

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 12, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

what do you think of the “Chuk Norris” Line?

Since Sim and Mell both play on the line they really are a minor part anyway.

And nothing is more powerful than Chuk Norris.

I hear his tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried. Ever

Something along those lines.

Maybe the Nunchuk Line (spelled correctly would be Nunchaku…but who cares)

that is my 2 cents

By ranallo10

March 12, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

Custance — In regards to the email the players believe Saskin is monitoring…do you know if the email service is one provided by the NHLPA? In other words, is the email something like gexelby@nhlpa.com that is provided by the NHLPA, and is controlled (the @nhlpa.com) by the NHLPA as well? I understand the moralistic side of the argument, but if the resources are provided by the NHLPA, to my understanding they technically have rights to read (with proper cause) any person’s email.

If you don’t understand my question, apply the same situation to your @ajc.com email. Personal emails (chain letters, personal communications/conversations, etc) are typically not allowed, and typically a proper email usage/etiquette agreement is signed by each employee. So, if you were to use ajc.com to attempt to sell autographed uniforms (for example), the AJC COULD have reason to monitor your emails, and also could have a justified reason for firing you.

I’m curious how the business world relates to the NHLPA (still a business).

By Syl

March 12, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

Let’s put Dupuis on that line:
Chuk-Chuk-Dupes

By farthammer

March 12, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Craig no! Michigan St, even if they survive to meet my Tar Heels, will not get past them. Jimmy Slater (an interesting scratch) was there a couple years ago for the final four loss. And I have fond memories of them beating (some may say rolling over) a hyped team led by Mateen Cleaves. But there are 3 big games here, 6 points for the Thrashers to take. I’m gonna worry about those as I head to spring break, and hopefully catch them in Atlanta vs the Sabres on Sunday, one day after the heels stamp their ticket to the sweet 16.

By Thrashy Thrashy

March 12, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

If only Hedberg were a forward…

Chuk-Chuk-Moose

Of course, you could just nickname the other winger “Goose”. Whoever is the other linemate that night is “Goose”.

By Jay

March 12, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Kovie/Keith line?

Chuk-Chuk-GOOSE (Because whoever’s on the wing in that line is running around…)

No NHLPA info, please - Not really interested, but I hope they can get their house in order.

This is a key game tonight - I remember Washington taking control of the game last year and knocking us out. Boy I was sore… I’m still a little annoyed at Glen Hanlon’s “Chicken Dance” — I wish I could make the game tonight to wear my “Chicken Hat” and taunt them some more.

I’ll go with my gut: Thrash win in Blueland, 3-1.

By TJ

March 12, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this

I think the NHLPA stuff is fascinating….it’s been drawn out too long, but one day, you’ll look back on just how HUGE the news really is. It’s not for casual fans, but if you love the business of sports, and have a political mind, it’s really amazing stuff.

By Gotta Win

March 12, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

I think Hartley should have let the Moose start this game…

By Brendan

March 12, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

I’m thinking … Thrashers 4, Capitals 3, in the shootout. I like Kozlov and Hossa to score for us. And Semin to score them in the shootout. I do expect to see Ovechkin score a goal in regulation. I expect to see Kovalchuk try to outdo Ovechkin.

By Jameson

March 12, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

I don’t see why it would hurt to keep us informed of any major changes in the NHLPA issues, but these guys are right, details would probably be overkill for this forum.

By Tony C.

March 12, 2007 6:27 PM | Link to this

I think the NHPLA story is big, in that (A) you are seeing how seriously fractured the players and administration became during the lockout. (B) Because it mirrors some of the Patriot Act abuse allegations we’ve seen lately (C) This will have HUGE impat on who does the negotiating and how’s it done when the CBA is reviewed in the next few years and (D) You’re telling me X is the Union Rep for the Thrash?-sweet-

I would love to see the guys win 6+ in a row. Just so that they know they can do it. Tough loss against Florida…we need to get every point that’s on the table. I definitely think you have to treat the Caps with utmost respect. I don’t think that anyone in the room will be “looking past” this game, especially after the fracas earlier this year. Think about it. Hanlon sent fighters out against Hoss’ line. He called Coach a chicken (complete with the arm movements), there was like 100+ PIM assigned within the last 90 seconds of that game. Coach told Hanlon to step over the boards and he’d be there for him. Cap’n Rat got a fighting major. hiBob was very eloquent when asked about it during the post-game:

“Yeah. Looks like a rivalry”

C’mon!!! These teams do not like each other. It may be the only true rivalry that has develoed due to the (ridiculously) un-balanced schedule. These are good games-plus you have like 3.5 of the best wingers IN THE UNIVERSE playing in the same game.

On the #17 line: Upchuk line??? really? I vote “no” Chuk Wagon is still the best I’ve heard, but…we can do better. Chuk Norris??? VS. would jump all over that-seeing as how they spare no expense to promote his new “combat league” (remember his interview during the AS game?). Maybe “Chuk-Chuk-who?” seeing as how Jon Sim isn’t excatly a household name??? We do need to work on this.

CC-Keep up the great work, liked the Sutton story today.

LET’S GO BLUE !!!

P.S. ranallo I was given to understand that yes, the email is admin’d by the nhlpa as in you might get mail from

t.linden@nhlpa.com

or something like that.

By Craig Custance

March 12, 2007 7:06 PM | Link to this

ranallo - I’m not 100% sure how the e-mail is set up, although Exelby said he just has that e-mail forwarded to another account (like a yahoo, or gmail type thing), and I’m guessing that’s the way most players handle it. But to me, there’s a big difference between the AJC monitoring my e-mail (which until I find out otherwise, I’ll assume they do) and the players association doing the same. One is an employer, and it’s their right. The other isn’t.

farthammer — I remember that Cleaves game, I’m pretty sure it was his junior year. Let’s not forget he won it all the following season.

Thrashy — I like it, Chuck-Chuck-Moose. Too bad Johan isn’t a forward.

Tony C - Thanks

By Tony C.

March 12, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this

Howabout Elliot getting some work on VS.? Does anybody else get the feeling that he is trying hard not to curse sometimes???

Love the 1st period…let’s hope we can keep it going.

LET’S GO BLUE !!!

By yellowjax

March 12, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this

3rd period, Mellanby just went off after bashing his knee on the boards after an awkward fall, uh oh.

By Jsmooth

March 12, 2007 9:55 PM | Link to this

Solid win tonight in an important rebound game after losing on Sat. Still a little sluggish at times but man does this team capitalize on other teams’ mistakes these days. The KTS line is really starting to gel with another 2 goals. Although some of that credit really should go to Mr. Eric Boulton (and I call him Mr. because he’ll kick my arse if I’m not respectful!) for setting up KT with a very pretty feed. So nice to have someone like KT with great hands who finishes a play at the net (can you say one-timer??). But again, all the credit in the world to Mr. Boulton as he was an absolute stud tonight. Two amazing steals and set ups on goals that really turned momentum when we needed it most. Thanks Mr. Boulton and may I have another!

Time for Bob to give him more time!!

By Nate

March 12, 2007 10:28 PM | Link to this

Line Name: The Mother Chukers

By R. Stroz

March 12, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this

Another Line Name, from the other teams perspective - the O Chuck Line - this can be interpreted several different ways.

By Tom

March 12, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this

The Mother Chukers

I like that…

How about Holiks goal tonight. It was amazing live, don’t know if memorex will do it justice.

And on a personal note, Lehtonen gave my 6 yr old a puck in warm ups tonight. If you have kids, make sure you head out early and catch the warm ups. They can stand right on the glass and see their heros up close.

Oh, and it is fun for the dads too… :)

By R. Stroz

March 12, 2007 11:00 PM | Link to this

Line Name - Other teams see the boys hit the ice and say something like Oh Chuck - hence the O Chuck Line

By Lee

March 12, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this

CC, watch out for Wisconsin, the Heels, Pitt, and Kansas.

-Thrashers looked good, glad they didn’t let the loss to Fla turn into another losing streak

By R. Stroz

March 12, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

Alternate Line Name - the Wood Chuck Line - they keep eating away at the other team

By JayBird

March 12, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

What is the fascination with Chuck Norris? I see that crap on the text message nonsense at the games.

Well, we looked pretty bad tonight but got a win, something we haven’t done in the past. Holik’s goal was amazing, one of the best I have ever seen from a Thrasher. Is it just me or did Hossa look hurt tonight? His hand must have been bothering him because he didn’t have his usual puck control.

I have an idea for the next Thrashers giveaway. How about dVries and Sutton on a paper cup? Hell, make it paper bag night and put their pictures on it because neither of them could fight their way out of a paper bag. Sutton is killing us, please give McCarthy some ice time.

By dbot

March 12, 2007 11:53 PM | Link to this

Line Name:

A-Town Chuks

Gives it a local identity, it’s “broadcast appropriate,” and has an intimidating, mafioso ring.

By Brendan

March 13, 2007 12:12 AM | Link to this

I’ll take 2-points, any way they come these days. Especially, I’ll take points off teams not currently in the playoff picture.

I don’t have a creative name for the Kovalchuk, Tkachuk, Sim line. But for simplicity sake, people could call them them the “Simchuk” line. And if Mellanby plays on it sometimes, then the name changes to “Mellchuk.”

And if Holik played with them, then they’d be the “Holy chuk” line. Uhh, make that “Holychuk.” “Slaterchuk” is another possibility.

By Hanson Brothers

March 13, 2007 12:22 AM | Link to this

keep on Chuk’n line.

By R. Stroz

March 13, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

JayBird - The paper bag night with Devries and Sutton is one of the best lines I’ve read since Hedberg isn’t a menstral cycle. Ranollo might wantt you to add Vigier to the bag though, but he’d probably be ok with just DEVO and Sutton.

By Brendan

March 13, 2007 12:36 AM | Link to this

Our other line, Hossa, Belanger, and Kozlov, could be known as the “HBK” line. Or “Heartbreak” line. As in, they cause it for our opponents. Some people might be tempted to nickname them, “Heartbreak Kids line.” Except that, they’re not exactly rookies or 2nd year players. Hossa’s 28-29, Kozlov is 34, and Belanger … uhhh. I forgot. I’ll guess somewhere between 26-28. I like plain ol’ “HBK line.”

I think it’d be easy for the announcers to say, “And now, the HBK line comes off and on comes the Simchuk line.” I don’t know. I took a shot.

By R. Stroz

March 13, 2007 12:59 AM | Link to this

Brendan - Entertaining idea - HBK Line. At least, we all have a team we are feeling a lot better about since the transactions.

GO THRASHERS!

By JayBird

March 13, 2007 1:52 AM | Link to this

How about a line name for Andy Sutton and Greg d’Vries? I think it should be called the A.S.G.D. line: Awfully Sorry Girlish Defensemen.

By Bob

March 13, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Jaybird, how bouts the Pylon Pair?

Good ideas, but none of these line names are clicking, but there’s one nickname I’d like for our entire club. SDC. Southeast Division Champs

That’s the key to going deep in the playoffs, I think, since the East is so top heavy this year.

By wristshot

March 13, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this

The Chuckies? We could dress up those Chucky dolls with Thrashers jerseys. It would be our answer to “The Rat”.

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

Jaybird- Can you set it up so I can ask my girlfriend to marry me on an intermisson segment?

By michael

March 13, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

the motherchucker or 2 puck chuck

By Brian

March 13, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

wristshot - I would crack up if your idea ever caught on but they used to throw those rats on the ice once a game. If so, I think I would be economical and just throw a pack of chuckles out on the ice. Do they even make that gum anymore? Maybe we can do a combo of 1 doll and everyone else do gum. Put up one of those freaky dolls behind the opposing goaltender though.

By ASF

March 13, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Am I the only one that feels Andy Sutton has become a major scapegoat for you people?

I’ll be the first to admit his play hasn’t been 100%, but why does this suddenly make him so terrible? He’s having a rough streak, it happens, ESPECIALLY when someone comes back from an injury probably a little sooner than they should have.

When Ilya or Hossa or even Kari is having a bad period of time, it’s fine, and everybody roots for them to get back to playing like they used to. But some of you really have it out for Andy, and it frustrates me to no end.

From 11/28 to 1/28, I cannot tell you how many times I was at a game and heard, “We really need Sutton out there. He makes such a difference. We need him back.” Now all of a sudden, you all are dying to crucify him. And can someone please explain to me why, when Andy makes a big hit, I hear, “Ooohhh, he shouldn’t have done that, that was too much, he’s too big for that.” but when he backs off a bit, it turns into him being a “girly” defenseman…???

That man has more passion and heart for this team than any of you could possibly recognize. He is always willing to put himself on the line to ensure the team does well. (This was proven by the fact that he led the league in blocked shots before his injury, and that even AFTER the injury, he’s still doing his typical drop-to-the-ice move and putting his body — and his ankle, more specifically — at risk.)

I just wish I could understand why there is so much hypocrisy with Andy that other Thrashers don’t really get. Makes no sense to me.

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

The man got his @ss beat by Vinny Lecavalier…

He was dead to me from that point forward.

He is a fine 3rd line D-man.

By Ryan

March 13, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

Not very excited about the win last night. They did what was needed and got the two points. Defense looked poor for most of the night. Its looking like Thrash vs. Bolts more and more, I would personally like it with the home ice advantage. Anyone else get the e-mail for Center-Ice on-line, I don’t have a carrier for television so is this a good deal?

By JayBird

March 13, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

Sorry Buzz, I’m not that guy. I probably need to change my name on here so I won’t be confused with that douchebag.

ASF, I am one of those who was saying we needed Sutton back when he was hurt because he was actually playing well before he got hurt. I hated him but he really surprised me with his play this year. I thought he turned the proverbial corner in his career. But once he came back from his injury, he resorted back to his old self, playing soft as hell, giving away pucks in his own zone. So if I say he sucks, why is that hypocrisy? Anybody who watches him play every night can tell he isn’t playing well. Yes, he blocks the puck very well, if he is actually in position. He is 6’6” for Christ’s sake and plays like a girl unless it is that time of the month and he decides to hit someone. And there is a huge difference between having a bad period or game to being horrible game in and game out, costing the team so many goals.

By Tony C.

March 13, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

It’s not that I actively dislike Sutton-go back and read my posts on the guy since I’ve been on this board. He is a suer nice guy - Nobody wants him to excel more than I.

It’s just hard to ignore a 6’6” guy who is on the ice for disproportionate amount of goals-against. Who also seems to be partially screening his goalie on say 30% of those GA’s…His play starting around this time last season and up until his injury this year (and how many of us knew the guy was out there with a greenstick fracture from that big slapper block he made three days earlier). I was soo happy, Sutton seemed poised to make that “next step” then it broke all the way, and it got derailed.

He probably came back a bit too fast, but what else can he do? it’s his contract year, and it’s probably his last chance forbig-time money….plus, the team’s leveraged for this year to be the magical playoff-run year…he’s got to be there for the payoff for all the 4-1 losses back in 2002 and so on…

..And yet there he is screening The Kid as a 45-footer goes in the net. Or his bad luck that proper positioning gives Ovechkin’s pass a backboard to riccochet past The Kid as happened last night.

He’s 6’6” and he doesn’t really scare guys probably because he’s always been “the big guy” and is nice enough that he knows he could really really mess somebody up if he cut loose, so he holds back….I think that is probably a big part of it.

Anyway good win last night.

LET’S GO BLUE !!!

By Tony C.

March 13, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

oh yeah also JayBird

here’s part of the chuck norris thing, be careful the original site is down and this one generates pop-ups, but it’s still funny-my favorite is #13 on this list

Anyway it’s funny…the original site is http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com

LET’S GO BLUE !!!

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

I’m just teasing you Jay. And I agree with your take on Sutton. How many times can you watch him cough up the puck along the boards in our zone and still say that he is good? I am rooting for the guy to do well. He is still on our team, but I will not shed a tear when he is on another team. I would like to see Slater knock him out next year in the kids first fight. Sutton’s Buster Brown mug laying on the ice with a trickle of blood.

He looks like Oliver from the Brady Bunch on roids.

By Jsmooth

March 13, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

While we are on this nickname topic, how about the “Chuk-it” line to go along with the HBK line. Just steal the “Suck it” Degeneration X wrestling theme and convert it accordingly. And while we’re at it, just call Garnett “Demolition X”. Since Triple H is recovering from his leg injury, I’m sure he won’t mind if we borrow his DX moniker for Ex. Problem is, Shawn Michaels might give me a little sweet chin music for copyright infringement!!

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

get out of here with that WWF crap…

Its a white trash soap opera.

This is hockey

By kracker

March 13, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

S-im T-kachuk I-lya K-ovalchuk, STIK line…nah, not too good

By Jsmooth

March 13, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Hey Triple B, relax pads. Of course it is a white trash soap opera, but then again, even Donald Trump appreciates it. It probably makes a lot more money than the NHL does!

I love hockey as much as the next guy, but don’t act as though hockey is God’s gift to sports sophistication. It’s a simple game with a simple premise and some controlled violence. As far as I’m concerned, hockey is the most captivating game around, but with a snobby attitude like yours, no wonder hockey has a tough time attracting new fans.

By JayBird

March 13, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Yes, Sutton seems like a nice guy but I don’t want a nice guy, I want someone who is an a-hole and wants to rip people’s heads off.

I love the Oliver from the Brady Bunch comment, that is classic. He does look just like him. So in that vain, let’s hope Sutton, I mean Oliver, doesn’t knock down our card house or turn our rabbits orange. HAHA

Sutton getting rocked by Lacavelier was horrible. The guy is 5’3” and kicks Sutton’s arse? Embarrassing!!! And to say he has heart is insulting to guys like Belanger and Dupuis who play their hearts out every single play. Sutton should be playing in the Gwinnett roller hockey league next season, he isn’t an NHL defensemen.

By Lee

March 13, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

JBird, Lecalvier is listed at 6 ’ 4, you must be thinking of St Louis, he is a little dude, but I don’t ever remember him “rocking’ Sutts

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

Didn’t mean to strike a nerve Jsmooth. That’s cool if you like to watch roided out guys in tights yell at each other in an over rehersed crappy general hospital setting. I just think you should keep that crap from a hockey setting. If that makes me seem snobby than so be it.

Why would it matter if Donald Trump likes fake wrestling? He’s a douche.

And a lot of things make more money than the NHL. That doesn’t mean that other things (like fake wrestling) are better. It just means a lot of morons like that sh*t.

By kracker

March 13, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Maybe better: ChukaPuck Line.

By JayBird

March 13, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

Lee, thanks for clarifying that for me, I did mean St. Louis, got my frogs mixed up. They didn’t get in a fight, St. Louis just checked him and Sutton crumbled like a cheap suit or a paper cup. Maybe we should start calling Sutton the Dixie Cup.

By Chris

March 13, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

I agree with ASF: Sutton can’t win with most Thrashers fans. People want him to play tougher, but inherent in that is more PIM, and then everyone would moan about all the penalties he is taking.

This year’s post injury Sutton was clearly stretched getting 25 minutes/game, but as a 3rd pair D who has the ability to play more if someone goes down, he has value. Sutton really raised his game for the stretch run last season. Given that he’ll be healthier in a month than now - he clearly came back to soon - its not out of the question to think we’ll see Good Sutton again in the playoffs.

By Brian

March 13, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

ASF - please don’t tell me that stands for Andy Sutton Fan… Go back and look in the archives, a lot of people have not liked Sutton last year and the beginning of this year. So to think that he JUST NOW is being called out is ludicrous.

Granted yes, there are some fans who did support him, maybe the ones who were saying that we needed him back in Nov - Jan were the same ones who when he was bad mouthed would say “yeah but he’s leading the league in blocked shots”.

HOWEVER, if you EVER are sitting next to someone who watches ANY hockey player make a big hit and they say “Ooohhh, he shouldn’t have done that, that was too much, he’s too big for that” in the name of Don Cherry you tell that fan to go watch the ice capades or figure skating because they don’t deserve tickets to a Thrashers game.

By ASF

March 13, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

I’m going to have to go back through TiVo and check for this one game in particular I’m thinking of…It was sometime last month, Andy made a big hit and the guy was down, and Darren Elliott and JP Dellacamera had a HUGE issue with it. I didn’t pay much attention to their whining about it, but then I heard other people complaining about it too later on. That p** me off to NO end, because just a few days earlier, everybody was yelling at Andy to hit harder. There’s no consistency to it, and I don’t understand.

And you’re absolutely right, people have always complained about Andy, there’s no doubt about that. I just sort of had a tendency to ignore it before. But recently, it’s really hit a nerve in me, which led to me posting for the first time.

By Pucks n Snot

March 13, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

I swear if someone logged onto here and didn’t know this was a hockey blog they would think it’s a rainbow nation site! Look at the pudwhackers coming up with ridiculously gay names for lines on a team that can’t even win 6 games in a row! A HAAA HAAA HAAA! How about at least making the playoffs and winning a series or two before you start slathering yourselves in self imposed monikers, UNGLUEDLAND? If I were you I would focus on beating Philly first - as I remember you seem to have recurring problem besting the leagues worst team this year. Oh, and more bad news - Pittsburgh’s staying and the Sprint Center in KC still needs a tenant. “Hello, may I speak with Mr. Belkin, please?” AAAA HHAAAAA HAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

By where's Steve MC?

March 13, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

Hey CC, what’s the word on Rucchin? Also, I saw your buddy Jeff Schultz out there skating last night. Tell him to quit only writing about the Thrashers when they’re down.

By Bob

March 13, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t stand Sutton until he did play well at the end of last year, then again at the beginning of this year. I thought he finally was getting it and I hoped he’d come back quick during his injury. Oops.

He has sucked big time since he got back, back to his former ways. He’s fine as a 4th, 5th or 6th dman, he’s a $1m man at most.

LeCavalier did toss him around, that was ugly.

ChukaPuk is decent, but it reminds me of the Gladiators gig with the kids doing Chuck-a-Puck at the end of the 2nd period. We already have people with the “Knights” minor league stuff at the games.

zilla, remember that commercial as a kid with the dog chasing the Chuck Wagon around the kitchen floor. I think it was for Gravy Train dog food or something? Come on, that was funny stuff.

C’mon, zilla. ChukWagon Manly cowboys and all that. Hoss cookin’ up some grub on the skillet.

ChukWagon rollin up ice, bunch of pansie a* Senator defensemen trying to chase them down slipping and sliding like that dog in the Gravy Train commercial.

ChukWagon come and get ya some

By GaVaHokie

March 13, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

Heartbreak Line- Kozlov Bellanger Hossa Heart-a-chuk Line- Kovy Tkachuk Sim

It’s a new form of heartattack. :)

By michael

March 13, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this

Chuckyou

By GaVaHokie

March 13, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

How about the Chuk Taylor All Stars… like the shoes… the Converse Line?

By Brian

March 13, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

ASF - I have no idea what you are referring to, but here’s my guess. They thought that some element of the hit was dirty or cheap. If not, then shame on those two guys for not enjoying good hockey.

Glad you are posting now, but like every other blogger here, we all have our opinions and our favorites. We all won’t agree on our opinionated strategies. That’s why we blog though, we just want to talk hockey and talk about the Thrashers. I think you are clearly in the minority on Sutton though. Help us figure out what to do about Kari, I’m really buying into this mental fatigue/concentration thing. Where do you thing we will finish the season? #3 or #6?

Pucks n Snot - Thank you for supporting a Southern hockey blog. Our popularity is growing indeed.

By Bob

March 13, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

ChukWagon is even more appropriate since we have a donkey like Sim attached to the Tkachuk-Kovy Gravy Train

By Christy

March 13, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

Hello All. No offense, because I am not exactly a font of creativity but Chuk Wagon does not bring to mind the old west, despite its historical accuracy and old Westerns. Instead I have flashes of the old Purina commercials with puppies around a bowl of food. Not exactly awe inspiring…

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

Sorry Bob, I can’t get with naming a line after dog food. It would be too easy for the other teams to make fun of that.

Who would have the balls to make fun of Chuk Norris?

GaVaHokie….

Chuk Taylor? You want to name the line after smelly crappy shoes that no one but Skater dudes wear.

I know your from Virgina, but you can do better than that.

p.s. Tell that numbnut friend of yours to stop wearing other teams jerseys to Thrashers games when that team isn’t playing.

That ticks me off to no end. Thrashers Vs. Tampa Bay…must be time to break out my Colorado Sakic jersey. That way I can look like I like hockey. I thought that jersey exchange program last year took care of that crap.

word

By where's Steve MC?

March 13, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

Right on, buzilla! What is also annoying is the people wearing Thrashers jerseys with their own names on the back.

By Mac

March 13, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

ASF - It was the Edmonton game, and Sutton leveled Fernando Pisani at the face-off circle. Pisani actually left the game and missed a few more with a concussion. I’m dumbfounded that people actually criticized Sutton for that.

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

I agree.

I stopped wearing my Buzilla #69 jersey a long time ago (kidding)

Anybody see the jack@ss with the Skywalker on the back of his queer blue jersey? I flung a booger on him while on a beer line.

I’z H8 dat Zhit!

By Bob

March 13, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Chuk Norris would eat Jack Bauer for lunch, then burp, then spit him back out so he could eat him again. Twice.

But the Chuk Norris line? Mabye if we were in the old Norris Division, but I just can’t get on board with that, it’s not catchy enough.

ChukWagon zilla and Christy. Kovy being the stud thoroughbred out front pulling the train, Tkachuk camped out in front of the net cooking up his speciality, Sim’s the donkey tied up to the rear carrying the saddle bags and doing the heavy work in the corners.

C’mon, ChukWagon come get ya some

Who came up with ChukWagon anyway? Why am I totin’ all the mail on this one, get in here and start pullin

By Bob

March 13, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

Chuk Norris would eat Jack Bauer for lunch, then burp, then spit him back out so he could eat him again. Twice.

But the Chuk Norris line? Mabye if we were in the old Norris Division, but I just can’t get on board with that, it’s not catchy enough.

ChukWagon zilla and Christy. Kovy being the stud thoroughbred out front pulling the train, Tkachuk camped out in front of the net cooking up his speciality, Sim’s the donkey tied up to the rear carrying the saddle bags and doing the heavy work in the corners.

C’mon, ChukWagon come get ya some

Who came up with ChukWagon anyway? Why am I totin’ all the mail on this one, get in here and start pullin

By ASF

March 13, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Mac, actually, I don’t believe that’s the one I’m referring to, no. But, again, as soon as I leave work and am able, I will find out for sure.

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Bob, I like you, but I can’t get on board the ChukWagon. My heterosexuality prevents it. Do a word association with the people in your office.

Chuck Wagon - I get dog food or Zhitty mobile food.

Chuck Norris - Bad actor bad a* and internet phenom.

No contest

By JayBird

March 13, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

Chuk Norris? Yeah, we want to name a line after a “B” actor who is so washed up, he does late night infomercials. I know he made the critically acclaimed movie “Sidekicks” and was robbed of an Oscar in “Top Dog” but to name a line after him is crazy. I honestly believe the shaggy dog look-alike got robbed of best supporting actor.

Bob, I came up with ChukWagon. I think it’s the best name so far but not the greatest name in the world. I don’t give a damn what we call the line as long as we keep winning…and it’s not called Chuk Norris.

By Brian

March 13, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Buzilla, where’s Steve MC - I am with you on the jersey comments. But that brings up some questions.

1. What’s the ruling on international jerseys? I like to see the Kovy or Zhitnik Russian jersey.

2. Yeah, Sakic’s Colorado jersey is dull, unimaginative and just wrong when we aren’t even playing them, but Sakic the Nordiques jersey? What’s the ruling on throwbacks?

3. Are we going to tar & feather transplants for wearing the away jerseys the night we play that team? If so, no one will be left for the last kiss on the kisscam (the two guys with the away jerseys).

4. Kids with their own names on jerseys? I’ll leave this to you two.

5. Are you going to upset Rabid Fan with your rules?

By GaVaHokie

March 13, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

The worst I’ve ever seen is the guy who put “Federov” on the back of a Thrashers jersey… that’s wrong in every possible way!

He’s never played for the team and probably never will… do you really hate every single person on the Thrashers so much that you would put a guys name on your jersey that doesn’t play for the team?

By Brian

March 13, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

JayBird - unfortunately precedent has already been set in the city of Atlanta for such a move. The famed Lethal Weapon 3 lineup at Georgia Tech was really inspired by Gary Busey…

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Brian-

1. I don’t mind the international jerseys of our players. I think its kind of neat

2. No throwback jersey unless that player is currently on the team. BUT no jersey of a currently player in an old team jersey (ex. Mellanby on a St. Louis, Florida, or Philly jersey)

3. I am from NY and you don’t walk into any of the arenas up there in another team uni without getting hit with a battery. Its a small price to pay for the stupid kiss cam. They will have to film the two opposing teams players on the bench for that tired @ss joke.

4. Kids name on jerseys are not OK. Why teach them that crap at a young age. On the note, I always boo kids. Everytime. No matter what. (then again I am a d*ck)

5. Rabid Fan is just promoting himself so he can win the 7th man award. He would be the exception to the jersey rule

By GaVaHokie

March 13, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

The Heart-a-chuk Line, that’s what the opposing goalie gets when they’re on the ice… a Heartachuk.

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

GaVaHokie - how bout the U-R-A-Schmuck line?

ha ha ha ha

By Bob

March 13, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Heartachuk sounds like we’re Koo Koo for Kovalchuk (like in a puck punny way). Nope.

I am out of bullets. Mabye we just need to wait until we actually win something, like a division or playoff series before we do this.

By Buzilla Baby Blues

March 13, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

now your sounding like Pucks and Snot

By GaVaHokie

March 13, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

How about the USDA Line… ground chuck…steak…get it?

Anybody tired of saying Chuk yet?

By R. Stroz

March 13, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

Pucks N Snot - Why don’t you tell us where your rainbow nation backside is going to be seated at the next Thrashers game so we administer a good ole fashion arse kicking. My guess is that you are too much of a rainbow nation boy to show your face in public. By the way, the Red Wings looked like at a bunch of pudwackers against Boston the other night. Go eat your snot you putz.

By Brendan

March 13, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

Christy, I agree with you. I thought the very same thing you did when I heard “Chuckwagon.” Maybe we don’t really need to nickname these lines. Heck, the players, themselves, might come up with a moniker. Sometimes that’s how it works. The Coach gives some pre-game or post-game interview and calls the line by its nickname in the lockerroom. Then all of TV-watching Blueland picks up on it.

I don’t think of the nickname as a pressing issue at the moment. First things first … let’s just clinch that playoff spot. Then secure the division title. The nickname will come whenever it does. If it does.

By BlueLand Billy

March 13, 2007 11:27 PM | Link to this

How about the KIlyaS as a name for the line? Can substitute the S for Sim or Scott depending on who is playing with them on the line.