Thrashers

By Bob

November 24, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

with your title, I figured Hoffman was called up, damn. At least that would have been entertaining.

They need a win against Toronto to get this stretch off to a good start, or it could get ugly (uglier?).

By Russian

November 24, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Hm, Moose will start at Tuesday and Pavs will be against Ovechkin. Interesting! Actually, I have no idea what they have to do to win a Game. After they lost for Columbus and three on the road, I am thinking that we will see our team goes down for couple games and win vs Nashville. Yeah, We are moving in Right Direction…..

By Sara

November 24, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Mike I’m more curious what practice has been like. The guys have to be aggravated as all heck to be losing games by so small a margin. I think a blow-out might be easier to take than constant one-goal losses (with the occasional EN thrown in for good measure). Any more line changes coming from Coach - or perhaps might he go back to what was working before instead of panic-line-shuffling?

By john10

November 24, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

I also thought the title was referring to Hoffman…

Any update on a promotion for Hoffman now that he can fight? He dropped his opponent in his first fight for CHI a few nights ago..

By Spud Webb

November 24, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Knobs glad you had a good run, I would’ve had a stroke, but thats another story! John 10 and Bob stole my thunder, I thought Hoffman was on the way!! No doubt this is a critical week, I hope we come with some wins. Is there anyword on Hoffman coming up? I believe we need a bit of toughness up here.

By Jim

November 24, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

Better get Hoffman up here and ready for Wash. They’ll have the goons out for us. Sit the supposed tough guys- Boulton and Thorburn who appear to believe that this is the Ice Capades.

By Mike Knobler

November 24, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

I will ask about Hoffman. For now, though, the question seems to be how will Joey Crabb do and when will he get a chance to do it? When I spoke with Crabb last week, he said he sees his role as bringing energy. He was having a good season in Chicago, and he’s eager.

By ranallo10 (in AT)

November 25, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Crabb was second or third in points for Chicago, if I’m not mistaken. He did well in the training camp, stuck around during the preseason, and knows Anderson’s system due to his years in Chicago.

For the third or fourth line he’s an excellent choice. He might not be the enforcer Hoffman is, but he’s much more effective otherwise. Eventually I’d like to see him, LaVallee, and Stuart getting more and more time on those lower lines…ideally due to the current people being packaged for an upgrade.

Speaking of upgrades, Toronto traded for Lee Stempniak from St. Louis for Steen and Colaiacovo. Two decent players for a possible upgrade…not a bad move in my opinion, but Toronto stands a good chance to regret this move in a few years time.

By Sara

November 25, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

ranallo does TO ever not do something they don’t later regret?

By ranallo10 (in AT)

November 25, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Hmm…that’s a hard question Sara, but firing John Ferguson Jr. shouldn’t be something they regret anytime soon, in my opinion.