By THRASHYOU

October 30, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

why not give Kulda a try?????

By Russian

October 30, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

I like to see Oystrick all three games to play. If he will be OK with Schneider, we can keep him, if he will make mistakes after Game with Florida call Valabik. It is not a big problem. We have very many young defesmen.

By Russian

October 30, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Absolutly right do not call anybody from Chicago yet. Kulda will get his chanse.

By Smitty

October 30, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Thrashyou Good question. This kid seems to be a quick lerner. I would like to see Valabik have a shot also. We need his muscle and attitude. If this is a rebuilding year, give these guys a shot. After Tuesday night against the Flyers what do we have to lose?

By Bob

October 30, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

I think Kulda definitely and Valabik could use the year of seasoning in Chicago, but Valabik will probably be called up next week until Bogo gets back.

Kulda had a heck of a playoffs run in Chicago next year, wouldn’t be suprised to see him make our club next season.

By NASCAR Dave

October 30, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Kulda had a heck of a playoffs run in Chicago next year, wouldn’t be suprised to see him make our club next season.

Yeah BOB… I could see KULDA coming up to be paired with BOGOSIAN after we move SCHNEIDER at the trade deadline, you know??? They were a D-Pair in Juniors. For now, we need to bring up VALABIK… The team needs more GRIT.

By UpperDeck4Life

October 30, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Hey Knob, I know you said in the article this doesn’t change DW’s plans for Bogo, but wouldn’t it be better to send the kid back to Juniors and let him finish the season there while coming back from this. Most guys after being out for 6 weeks might get an AHL conditioning assignment to shake the rust off, but Bogo can’t because of his age. I just think it makes a little more sense to let him go back to juniors and recover down there and come back next year. Give Kulda or Valabik a chance to see what they can do.

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

If Waddell said no one will be called up from Chicago, someone is probably already on a plane to the next Thrasher practice site.

By Bowser

October 30, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

Bogosian can be sent to the AHL for conditioning only.I agree he should be sent back to junior bring him back slow and steady, Mind you Im biased, I live in Peterborough!

By Brendan

October 30, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Oh R.Stroz, “Eres en fuego.” I was thinking the same thing. I hope see Oystrick, though.

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Although Boris may not be NHL ready (then again how many players on this team are NHL ready?) the Thrashers need a player with size and grit to move players out of the front of the net. Against filthy, I watched as Toby attempted to move players from the goalie crease, with little success.

I also watched numerous hard checks never returned in kind by the Thrashers. Boris would fill this void. Yes, he will get some penalties; but, I’m tired of watching the Thrashers be the league’s doormats.

This team needs less tiolet paper (Todd White = Charmin, Jason Williams = Angel Soft) and more sandpaper (Valabik and Hoffman).

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 30, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

I’m content with giving Oystrick a shot, but I’m not to sad to see Valabik called back up. I think bringing Kulda into the league now is way too early…he needs more time of top pairing professional hockey minutes to continue his development.

He’ll get his chance next year after the whole Nikulin crap comes and goes (again).

My biggest worry is that they decide to buy the contract of someone like Rivers just because he’s “proven”. Reading Waddell’s quote I wouldn’t put it past him to make such a move…and it’s the wrong move in my opinion (if made).

By Rockem Sockem Thrasher

October 30, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

Valabik maybe the first on everyone’s mind to get some NHL icetime during BOGO injury. But don’t forget Grant Lewis.

I could be wrong, be I think that Lewis had a very good preseason with the Thrash (better than Boris). I think that Lewis fits in better with Coach Anderson’s system than Valabik.

Lewis has: 16 shots on goal 3 assists No goals +4

Valabik has: 8 shots on goal 2 assists 1 goal +4

This is what Coach Anderson wants, D-men who get involved in the offense. I remember people saying that Boris lacks speed on accuracy.

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

Reading Waddell’s quote I wouldn’t put it past him to make such a move…and it’s the wrong move in my opinion (if made).

And the betting window is open.

Waddell, wrong move, sure thing.

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

And the betting window is open.

How many stendec appearances (usually equals number of opposing goals but can vary slightly) will we have tonight?

stendec - I’ll give you first dibs; but, tommysteele is not allowed to play.

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 30, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

Stroz — I’ll take 10, it’s my number after all (Little is allowed to borrow it).

By Steely Dan

October 30, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

WARNING - WARNING - *WARNING

Kari Leghtonen just let in a goal.

We are now on FULL STENDEC ALERT!

This is not a drill!

REPEAT

This is NOT a drill!

We ARE on FULL Stendec alert!

Please stand by for predictable, mindless rants and raves!!!

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 30, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this

Is this like the color system? I’m confused. Am I allowed to bring a carry-on now???

By UpperDeck4Life

October 30, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

The Bolton vs Orr fight was surprisingly decent. i have actually liked the Thorburn-Reasoner-Army line tonight, physical and good forechecking. At least the Rags seem as soft as the Thrashers tonight and won’t get pushed around.

As far as the defenseman, I wouldn’t mind seeing Lewis, but considering how many games he played last season for the Wolves, I would put him behind Valabik and tied with Kulda for a call up. I really hope it is not Rivers if a d-man is called up.

By HookyBob

October 30, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

When I heard Bogo was out for 6 weeks I breathed a sigh of relief that Klee had already been claimed off of waivers. Not that I don’t like Klee it is just that I think we need to look to the young guys. I think Oystrick deserves to get some minutes. Lets see what he can contribute.

Should he fall short I’d be tempted to call up Kulda, as he seems to fit coach’s system best.

However, I must agree with Stroz and look for some sandpaper. I could live comfortably with losing 7-0 if one (or a few) of our guys punched the lights out, or bloodied, one (or a few of the other team). What a message it would send. That is the kind of “building” (reputation) I can feel good about. If there is something worse than losing like whimps I don’t know what it is.

By stendec

October 30, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

Thrashers gave their untalented scumball goaltender a lead. He quickly whiffed on equalizing goal to Ranjerks. Just a fact! Only kind officiating erased another goal early in second period. Just a matter of time before guy in Atlanta nets crumbles under pressure again. Press on!

By stendec

October 30, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

Ranjerks ahead 2-1! So much for hard work by losers. Another God-awful crap performance. What else is new? The Thrasher goaltender is Hall of Fame material. In his own mind and that of brainless groupies. HAPPY F+++++G HALLOWEEN!

By Steely Dan

October 30, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this

Stendick, you really are a fool. It wasn’t “kind officiating” that disallowed that goal, it was the rule book that makes it illegal to kick the puck into the net.

Now, I bet you’ll blame that second goal on Kari too even though the defense gave puck away and allowed him to dance in toward the goal with no one challenging him.

You’re such an idiot!

By stendec

October 30, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

MY GOD! Thrashers score! WOW! Score now 2-2. I do believe im miracles. Was it Illya “Bags Packs” Kovalchuk? No? Hell, I do not care. At least some damn body scored. Get at least a couple more guys! BEAT THE HATED F+++++G OVERRATED RANJERKS!

By Nikita

October 30, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

Boy, that was a beautiful shot by Little.

By stendec

October 30, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

WELL WELL WELL! HELL! Another F+++++G marshmallow tally by the untalented C+++++++++G Finn! What was he thinking? Of the monstrous boobs of blonde in front row? What? Am I wrong? F++K THIS CRAP! Thrashers are fighting so hard tonight. All except for one unfocused c+m gulper! DAMN! Tell me how wrong I am apologists. Do not bore me with damn save percentage! **Just another untolerable unacceptable “L”.

By Brendan

October 30, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this

There’s 1:21 left. Hopefully we can tie this game up and earn a point. It would be a huge point, after a 7-0 pasting.

By stendec

October 30, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this

How about that third decisive goal Steely Dan? Suppose THAT one was on defense too huh? Better reconsider who the true foolish idiot truly is!

By Steely Dan

October 30, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

Yes, stendick, you are right. Kari is expected to throw a shutout every game. It’s not really a team sport, only goalies play.

You are such a moron!

By stendec

October 30, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

All you a;pologists gor what you really wanted after all. ANOTHER DAMN DEFEAT! Keep up the good (or bad) work guys and gals. PURE BULLS++T!

By kracker

October 30, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

Well, we lost but played a good game. Party on stendec

By Brendan

October 30, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

Oh well. It’s s 3-2 loss. But hey, it was a competitive game against a GOOD team, on the road. Next chance?: The Devils!! Go Thrashers!

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 30, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

Dude, you can’t help but cross the line, can you? You’re a sick old man…

By Japhred

October 30, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Someone forgot to take their meds today…..

By stendec

October 30, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

Glad all you losers are in such a party mood after defeat! What this team needs is fans who refuse to accept losses. Fans who WANT to win! Hell, considering attendence, I guess ANY fans will do. Choose one TEAM PLAYED GOOD TEAM/TEAM PERFORMED WELL/TEAM NEVER GAVE UP/TEAM IS REBUILDING/TEAM IS MOVING IN RIGHT DIRECTION. Write your own. There are a zillion excuses. Winners require no excuses! I used to respect hockey fans here. I see now that the kind of true fans who used to cheer on Flames are long gone. More is the pity. I want the Thrashers to win. But you guys and gals deserve nothing but a loser. So ctucify me. Just do not lie and say I am wrong!

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

stendec - If you would like to pick on someone else, or in addition to Lehtonen, try Jason “Angel Soft” Williams. Williams pass to the Ranjerks set up the third Ranjerks goal.

Does anyone else think Williams should be benched for his soft play?

I’d rather have Sterling in the line up than Williams.

By B. Thenet

October 30, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

I had no idea that when John Anderson talked about winning, he meant moral victories.

Another frustrating 3rd period loss. So is this another excuse for the team to not show up on Saturday?

By stendec

October 30, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

If Thrashers go on a string of single goal defeats I guess John Petrino (yes, I know what his real damn last name is) will be bandied for Coach Of The Year honors by hockey=wise saints on this site. Accept losing. Demand no accountability. Go with the flow. Maybe this bunch of untalented quitters will wind up in Manitoba. As if that fine place would have them!

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

ranallo10 - Current count is 8.

By stendec

October 30, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Just a few statistics on the Thrasher goaltender to help keep up party mood for all losers on this site:

The NHL Hall Of Fame lock allowed three goals on only 30 shots for a ,909 save percentage. Two of those goals were in the fatal third period.

Thrashers are worst team in league! Least talented with absolutely no NHL caliber players whatsoever. Would struggle against mediocre HIGH SCHOOL squad!

SO PARTY HARDY!

The losing streak lives on.

By lordstan57

October 30, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

No talent. No skill. Waddell incompetent boob…. must go. This team sucks. It’s been TEN YEARS!!!
How long? How long? TEN YEARS!

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

ranallo10 - Current count is 9.

By stendec

October 30, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

Add this one ranallo10. Now go back to your damn defeat party!

By shaker

October 30, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

we”ve tried the speed game we’ve tried the finesse game we’ve we’ve tried everything but the size game. Maybe it’s time to call up BIG BORIS and let him throw his weight around and see what happens. If that doesn’ work then keep trying different guys until we find the right combination. Whomever said we need more grit on this team was right. I’m tired of seeing our guys knocked around like ragdolls. Hockey is a contact sport. Trouble is we need more guys to initiate the contact instead of being on the receiving end. If we’ve got some big guys why not give them a chance to show what they can do.

By R. Stroz

October 30, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

stendec - Seriously, other than Kari, who do you think is not pulling their weight on this team?

Conversely, who do you think is putting forth some real effort?

From my perspective, Williams is pathetic. Kovy is starting to look uninspired.

Little , on the other hand, is busting his tail.

By stendec

October 30, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

Excellent assessment. I concur on Little but not on others. Believe overrated Ilya “Bags Packed” Kovalchuk has transformed into Maryann Hossa. His lackluster uninspired going-through-motions play speaks volumes. Biding his time until he escapes from contractual obligations. Unproductive team liability. Thank you for addressing me in civil manner. Guess some gentlemen with manners still express opinions here. Happy Halloween.

By stendec

October 30, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

The following comment was from the Thrasher goaltender old What’s-His-Name:

“It’s always tough when you lose (this guy is an EXPERT in THAT field), I think tougher when you’re so close (nice of guy who whiffed in losing marker to reveal),” said (untalented Finn SOB fraud) who was sprawled defenseless on the ice when (some damn overrated Ranjerk) game-winner went over him into the net with 6:27 to play (must have been post hangover reaction).”

This boy is NHL Hall Of Fame material! Right apologists?

By stendec

October 30, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this

If you are reading this Tommysteele (real one not ball-less poster fraud) do not be offended by comments of ignorant jerks. Most Thrasher fans have proven to be like the team. Completely classless and devoid of even minimal hockey knowledge. **However, there are srill some decent folks around. Again, thanks for kind words. Happy Halloween!

By Simon

October 31, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

Wow, this team sucks. What was that I heard about Anderson and his offense?

By A$G

October 31, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS……….That is what everyone form the owners down are doing. Why should Kovy be any different? Oh ya I forgot…Anderson said he is preparing for a “deep run into the playoffs”. I am amazed that fans actually listen to anything from the owners or staff!

By wristshot

October 31, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

Is there no way to ban that guy?

By fanfan

October 31, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Hey Hooky Bob, You should know that NHL is NOT WWF, or UFC. Fights do not belong to the ice rinks, and your comment inviting fight while losing 0-7 is extremely stupid. Unfortunately, we also have some idiotic TV announcers, who are as disillusioned about hockey as you. Btw, why do the great ones never fight (Gretzky, Lemieux, Messier, Hossa, etc)? You need to grow up, and learn what ice hockey is all about.

By Nikita

October 31, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Also, what kind of slaughter would we have had against Philly if Boulton had instigated and gotten a 5-minute major? He tried initiating clean fights — no one would fight him. As opposed to the Rangers, where several people were overly enthusiastic about fighting, so much that they were willing to attack straight off the faceoff.

By stendec

October 31, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

See on another site that some hockey genius wondered about pads of Thrasher goaltender. Are those sanitary pads? Just wondering. Hope all enjoyed the We Lost To Worthless Scumbag Ranjerks Party last night. Boy we showed ‘em. Sorry, defeats just do not put me in partying mood. Try to give us a game, eh Ranjerks? Our future Hall Of Fame goaltender will have none of that crap! We play for high draft picks (who never pan out) every season. Wins just botch things up! Yes, IIIIIII’M BACK. Who brought tar and feathers or nails and cross? Here is a pool for ya: How many games will non-winning streak last? Have some fun!

By Bob

October 31, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

From my perspective, Williams is pathetic. Kovy is starting to look uninspired

Yep, totally agree. Kovy seems to following Hoss’ lead.

Little, on the other hand, is busting his tail

Yes, I like him, he’s a bright spot this year.

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 31, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

stendec — Thank you for addressing me in civil manner. Guess some gentlemen with manners still express opinions here.

Perhaps you should drink your own koolaid, and quit with the “some hockey genius” BS. You may speak to me directly, especially if you take issue with a simple question about the color of someone’s equipment.

By bulldog52

October 31, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Kulda is not ready. Oystrick is better player then Boris. More of a offense player then Boris. Tharshers need fire power. Bolton not the fire plug they need. Sterling is the choice.

By h

October 31, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

go away stendec…..you miserable angry little boy……..we all get it……find a new hobby already…..you are anything but a fan…..you’re just angry…..go find a woman…..Ranallo…..keep up the good posts…….I don’t always agree with you, but I always appreciate your posts……usually very fair.

By BMF

October 31, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

Win or lose, I’m glad Boulton decided to pick a fight at the beginning of the game, can’t state strongly enough how important that was. We should have done that toward the end of the Flyers game (especially since Brashear isn’t with them anymore!). They looked MUCH better last night against Rangers: smoother transitions, they slowed it down just a touch, not as sloppy with the puck, better in the neutral zone, better scoring opps, puck cycling, etc.etc. They’re still playing soft though…several chances to put people up on the boards but they always seem to pass up those bone-crushing hits that they alway seem to be on the receiving end of…turn that around and be the ones instigating the contact! This team is too soft. We need to sneak a couple goals past Brodeur and beat the Devils, badly, this team needs a W in the worst way possible.

By Ron

October 31, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

I’m going to the NJ game Sat night. Is it safe to wear my Thrasher jersey up there? I’m guessing nobody cares as its early in the year and there’s not much hatred between the teams, but it is NJ and I’ve heard thier fans can be brutal. Any thoughts?

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 31, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Ron — Just watch out for Puddy. “Devils…DEVILS!!!”

I think you’ll be fine, NJ isn’t exactly known for their attendance during the regular season. They’re like the Braves of hockey…it doesn’t matter how well they do, barely anybody will be at the games to see it.

By h

October 31, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Ron I wore my Thrashers jersey last night at MSG…..a little ribbing but all in all, reasonably tame fans…had a little fun with folks after the game…”yeah we suck…I get it….” New York fans are still stuck in the 70s anyway…..so they might not even know you are there…..they still yell out “Potvin sucks” during games…that dude hasn’t played in about 25 years…..gotta love it.

By dhj_1962

October 31, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

new lines for thrashers larry-moe curly bart-homer-ed flanders fred-barney-sleptrock cartman-kenny-TIMMAY laurel-hardy abbott-costello crockett-tubbs goalies jason vorhees freddy kruger

By Monkey Puck

October 31, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Hey Stendec. Did you see the key phrases from last night? Oops, I mean the key excuses. Last night it was all blamed on “Bad Bounces”. They said we always are a victim of “bad bounces”. While in the meantime, they never mentioned the real problem, our idiot goalie was on his @ss looking the complete other way when the Game-Winning goal occurred. So much for Focus! Oh, and don’t feel like you have to stay away from Rawhide’s blog, freedom of speech is a great thing. They cannot make you leave there. If those people disagree with you, they will just have to deal with it. You are correct about the crappy goalie about 95% of the time.

By shaker

October 31, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

to fanfan. Fighting has always been a part of hockey. The players you mentioned didn’t fight because they weren’t fighters. That’s what enforcers are for. Maybe you have figure skating confused with hockey. Hockey is a contact sport and sometimes tempers are going to flare. There is a big difference between hockey pads and tuutuus.

By UpperDeck4Life

October 31, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

I look at this season as a win-win situation for the Thrashers. If they win and make the playoffs great, if they miss them for the eighth time in franchise history, DW walks and the franchise wins. I want the team to win, but I want DW out as well, so either way the franchise wins in my opinion.

I agree about Kovy, can any honestly say that this team would miss Kovy the way he is playing right now if he was traded? Our top production and in form line right now is the Kozlov-White-Little line. 2nd would probably be the Thorburn-Reasoner-Army line. Come December, I saw start trading, move what we can, people will pay more the longer they get to have players. Move Schneider and his NHL worst -10, move Williams, move Christensen, move Kovy, move Slater, move Bolts and let this team start to build.

By dhj_1962

October 31, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

kl will not be back next year, he signed a one year contract for a reason, op will be in goal next year with moose backing him up. trade kovy and ms for prospects and draft picks. kovy does not look right in ja’s system, ms is old. get rid of “i speak no good english” slava koslov too.

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 31, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

UD4L — Yeah, I think this team would miss Kovalchuk if traded. I understand he’s not playing up to the expectations his past play has set, but it’s still very early in the season. I think it’s completely unwise to trade a player based on a 10 game performance and an assumed lack of passion, especially one that is as prolific a scorer as Kovalchuk. Also, losing the club’s best player (not arguably, he’s Atlanta’s best player) would be horrendous for the club’s already low morale.

It’s not easy to build a club without a few foundation players. Without Kovalchuk, Little would be the only foundation forward left to build around. I like Little, but he’s no substitute or replacement for Kovalchuk. Esposito isn’t, Holzapfel isn’t, Macachek isn’t.

If this team starts winning I fully expect everyone to take back their remarks about Kovalchuk’s lack of passion…because we all know that when this team is competitive and winning, he’s 10 times more passionate than the rest of the team. Now that they’re losing, it’s easy to pick his game and attitude apart.

Kovalchuk has played for this team for 8 years…I can definitely understand that consistently losing is wearing on his spirits. He’s even expressed as much to the media. However, he’s had slow starts before (last season for example), and he’s rebounded to his normal lofty stats by the end of the year. This year could be no different than the rest, and it’d be a shame to get rid of a player like Kovalchuk based on a small sample of games, not his entire body of work.

By Nikita

October 31, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

I agree about Kovy, can any honestly say that this team would miss Kovy the way he is playing right now if he was traded?

I’d miss him as the face of the organization, but I wouldn’t miss him as th petulant, non-scoring brat he’s acting like at the moment.

Our top production and in form line right now is the Kozlov-White-Little line.

Statistically, yes. It’s pretty much all of our production.

2nd would probably be the Thorburn-Reasoner-Army line.

Also yep.

Come December, I saw start trading, move what we can, people will pay more the longer they get to have players. Move Schneider and his NHL worst -10, move Williams, move Christensen, move Kovy, move Slater, move Bolts and let this team start to build.

Interesting idea. I don’t know what’s wrong with Schneider, but I think he might settle as we move on. And I don’t want to move Slater, but I think he might be better off elsewhere.

By stendec

October 31, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Monkey Puck - almost no one here (posters-AJC writers) are going to criticize Thrasher goaltender (he is so beneath my contempt I refuse to type his real name or even my nickname for him anymore). According to these buffoons this untalented Finn has NEVER surrendered a legitimate goal. It was a bad bounce, monkey puck (with all due respect), deflection (from God’s knows where), teleportation (like that one) or some other equally innane excuse. They say give the kid time to develop. How many damn years does he require? The losses just keep piling up! Sometimes I think fraud fans here only want high draft picks. I would much rather view victories and playoff appearances. That is a minority view here. Sure, the goaltender will make his saves every game. NFL officials will get the majority of penalties correct. However, the critical ones, which mean the difference between a win and a loss, will be dropkicked into The Twilight Zone. By the Thrasher goalie and NFL zebras! So the apologists can take pride in a .999 save percentage. I take no joy in a 3-22 record. Catch my drift? Hell, the goalie being flat on the ice when a goal is scored is nothing new. I have seen him skating in a different time zone when a goal was scored. Focus? No. Mental toughness? No. Unwillingness to lose? No. Pride? No. Dignity? No. Physical toughness? Forget it! This scumball is a sieve. Hope he enjoys LaLa Land. I like Rawhide a lot. Respect his columns. Just disagree with his defense of player who deserves no defense. Rawhide is a nice man. One day he will see that I am right about some things. Oh well, enough ranting for now. Other posters getting impatient with attacks. Thanks again for seeing with open eyes. Happy Halloween! Oh yes, listening to those damn incompetent announcers was frustrating as Hell. Their lavish praise AFTER A DEFEAT nauseated me. They talked as if we had just won Lord Stanley’s Cup. They know as much about hockey as 98 percent on this site. NOT A DAMN THING! Bigger apologists than most on this site. Not something to be proud of.

By ROBO

October 31, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

I AGREE…….THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN ESTABLISHED………PAVELEC IS THE FUTURE……….LETEMIN HAS A 1 YEAR DEAL SO WE CAN MOVE HIM AT THE DEADLINE……….LETEMIN WILL NOT BE BACK………….SORRY CODDLERS/APOLOGISTS……….THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE………….

By tommysteele

October 31, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Mr Stendec. Where can I find updated statistics on NHL players? I am still new at this. Oh, Happy Halloween, to you too. You and Monkey Puck had a lot to say. I have been ridiculed for much milder comments on the other fan site.

By ROBO

October 31, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

TOMMYSTEELE………UNFORTUNATELY……SOME CODDLERS LIKE ALAN AND SARAH REFUSE TO LOOK AT THE FACTS…………….THIS GOALIE THEY CALL LETEMIN IS A TOTAL FRAUD…………WHEN YOU POINT THIS OUT TO THEM………….IT IS JUST GREETED WITH DENIAL…………….THE FACTS ARE FACTS………….AND THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE…………LETEMIN IS JUST NOT VERY GOOD………….PERIOD……..THAT WAS A WASTED 1ST ROUND PICK ON A BUST……….HE IS AN IMMATURE, TANTRUM THROWING CRYBABY…………..WHO HAS NO SKILLS…………WELL……….HIGH SCHOOL SKILLS I GUESS………..BUT THAT IS ARGUABLE……………

By Steely Dan

October 31, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Mr. Stendick, do you really think we are stupid enough to not know you are posting as “tommysteele” and “ROBO” and “monkeypuck” and holding a very moronic discussion with yourself?

You are a very sad and patheic little person.

By Sam

October 31, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

A goal, an assist and a plus-4 rating in the AHL is a whole different ballgame than in the NHL.

Ask Anderson about the difference between success in “the show” and success with the Wolves.

By ranallo10 (in AT)

October 31, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

This is entertaining…it’s like watching a 5 year old girl during tea time, faking voices for her stuffed animals, Barbie dolls, and rocks with drawn on faces.

“Would you like more tea Mr. Fluffy Bear?”

By stendec

October 31, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Hi Tommysteele. Do not get discouraged by mean-spirited posters. Sometimes I strongly suspect many are by the Thrasher goaltender himself, his groupies or Finnish kinfolk. If he/they truly understand English. But I digress. I use Yahoo. Go to Yahoo home page, click sports, click NHL, click teams, click team of choice then, presto, you are there. Simply click on player you wish to highlight. I like this site because individual stats available to be compared to league average. Especially informative for goaltenders. Hope that was helpful. Have a nice day.

By stendec

October 31, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

The jig is up Tommysteele, Robo and Monkey Puck. Good old Steely Dan has figured it out. I guess Alan, Sarah and (pick one) are the same too. Hell, maybe only three individuals are writing all the posts on both fan sites. Ya think?

By stendec's daughter

October 31, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Please daddy, please take your meds. Your embarassing me. Stop talking to yourself or I’ll never leave that big beautiful Finn.

By Steely Dan

October 31, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

ranallo, “Would you like more tea Mr. Fluffy Bear?”.

HA! That was beautiful!

This guy is priceless!

By Marian Hoser

October 31, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

Ilya, now’s your chance! We’ve got a place for you here in Detroit. I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’.

By Alan

October 31, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

I haven’t even posted on this blog yet and I’m being called out by a bitter old man and an idiot who can’t type normally. Shows what they know.

Oh, and Robotron 2084, her name is spelled “Sara.”

The game last night was hard fought, but still a loss. Hopefully we can pull out a victory against Jersey. Something has got to give for this Thrashers offense, and when it does, the goals will come in bunches.

By Party City

October 31, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

People keep coming in asking for the Thrasher season ticket holder costume.

What does the costume look like?

Should it be an empty wallet with an empty jar of vasoline for the head?

By ROBO

October 31, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

SEE STENDEC………WHEN FACED WITH FACTS………..ALL THE CODDLERS/APOLOGISTS CAN DO…………IS POINT FINGERS AND CALL YOU NAMES………….AND POST UNDER ASSUMED NAMES…………..ROFLMAO…..ROFLMAO….ROFLMAO………..

By Alan

October 31, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

What does the costume look like?

An empty seat.

By Bob

October 31, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

You beat me to it, Alan. Zing!

You just wait though, those investors in Sec. 116 are coming back from their business trips soon, and then you’ll see what’s what, mister!

By shaker

October 31, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

It seems the Thrashers have been in a rebuilding year since the beginning. If we start trading off all the players who have produced in the past, Kovy for one, we will always be rebuilding. We traded Hossa for prospects and what are they doing? Not much and would you trust our current GM at evaluating other teams talent? Hell, he can’t even evaluate the talent (or lack of) on the Thrashers current roster. Look at other teams roster in the NHL and look at some of the players who were once Thrashers Mr. Waddell let get away. Either by trade or not renewing contracts or what have you. Most are not big name players but they have made impacts on the teams they currently play for or have played for. We don’t need prospects. We need to build by signing some established veterans through freeagency by offering contracts that are comparable to what other teams might offer. You get what you pay for. Although Kovy has had a difficult time lately he has earned his money in the past. Any athlete regardless of the sport has his bad stretches. The free agents that Waddell signs are 2nd tier free agents. The ones he can sign at discount prices. We need players from the top tier. Maybe Mr. Waddell can’t see very high or it’s stuck up the owners tight rearend.

By Brendan

November 1, 2008 1:35 AM | Link to this

Shaker, I feel your pain. You make some good points. But I think it’s double-edge sword that is hurting us. (1) We have never had “comitted, hockey ownership.” And (2) we’ve never had an upper echelon GM.

Either one of those things can have a long and damaging effect on a franchise. At this point, people will start coming out of the woodwork to argue “so and so” isn’t an upper echelon GM, and still won a Cup. Or, they’ll cite Tampa Bay’s new ownership, which appears VERY committed and VERY hockey-oriented. Trouble is, Oren Koules isn’t the GM he thinks he is. He’s supposed to hire someone to do that for him. Having a puppet GM is not having any GM at all.

Ted Turner never struck me at a “die hard” hockey fan. But, I do think that he at least represented the possibility of finding an upper echelon GM and keeping the team payroll at close to the MAX CAP LIMIT. Now, I can’t prove that. I can’t tell you, with certainty, that Ted Turner would have fired Don Waddell. But my feeling is … that he would have. Ted likes shiny trophies. And recognition for championships. But he got out of the sports ownership business. I doubt his heart was ever really in hockey.

Until we have new ownership, Don Waddell will remain. That’s my opinion. If DW is still the GM when the puck drops on the 2010-11 season, we’ll know if I was right or wrong. If Don is still installed as “Hockey Czar,” all we can do and hope … is that Waddell rebuilt the team correctly this time. Zach Bogosian, Daultan Leveille, Nicklas Lasu, and Zach Redmond appear to be decent-enough draft selections. If he can avoid another Patrik Stefan in his next 1st round draft pick, and instead land a true “franchise player,” then the team will be better for it down the road. What else is there to say? We must root for Waddell to continue to improve as a GM, as I doubt he’s going anywhere, anytime soon. I am now of the opinion that nothing substantial will change until the lawsuit is resolved. That’s looking like 2011, with appeals.