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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Crusher to play Sunday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Erik Christensen took Jason Williams’ place as the center between Eric Perrin and Colby Armstrong in practice today for the Thrashers, and coach John Anderson later confirmed Christensen will play Sunday against the Boston Bruins. It’s Christensen’s first game since Dec. 2 at Montreal, when his right shoulder briefly popped out of joint. What are the Thrashers looking for from him?
“He’ll be a little rusty. I expect that. But I hope the hunger to get back in to play will overtake that,” Anderson said. “He’s got tremendous skill, and he’s got the opportunity to use it.
“I know he’s a little nervous, but I think he’s going to be a little more determined this time. We want success.”
Nervous over his shoulder or over returning after such a long absence?
“I think a little of both,” said Anderson, adding he experienced the same feelings when he was a player. “Hopefully, he’s fine.”
