Thrashers

By Sara

January 19, 2009 2:45 PM | Link to this

YAY for Pevs!!

You could tell in the interview with Trotz Saturday night that Nashville wasn’t real happy they lost him. Their loss, our gain. :D

By Toby

January 19, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this

Lets hope this lasts more than 5 games unlike Jason William’s great ATL stint. Great start though….Maybe he could be the setup guy Kovy has been starving for ever since Savard left.

Ya gotta wonder if Max on the third line (rumors are him for Schneider) will get the team on a longer hot streak…. ; )

By Thrashers27

January 19, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

Max who? Afinigenov?

By Matt

January 19, 2009 4:07 PM | Link to this

“Max on the 3rd line for Schneider”

Max Afinogenov from Buff? Where is this “rumor” coming from?

By Toby

January 19, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

Riiiight….HERE

Not sure if the Toronto Sun is a vaiable source, but I’ve seen this popping up on other sites…

By Sara

January 19, 2009 4:38 PM | Link to this

Matt the rumor got started by the Toronto Sun, so take it for what it’s worth.

By Sara

January 19, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this

Toby beat me to posting the link. And yes it is popping up all over various Buffalo sites, but they are all linking back to this article in the Sun, so it’s the source.

As for “viability” - Garrioch has as much credibility as Eklund. I mean, we’re talking about the guy who said Pittsburgh was sending Malkin to the Kings.

By Tom

January 19, 2009 4:45 PM | Link to this

Matt

Remembering how you are managing your budget to follow the Thrashers I thought you would enjoy this post on new rules at the NY Times…

http://www.observer.com/2009/media/new-guidelines-times-expenses

By Mikeyy

January 19, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this

ok i dont want to get ahead of myself but assuming and hoping this is true.. i do believe maxim would be a top line winger for us seeing as how we do not have a whole lot of talent. this guy has a great shot and i know its been a few years since his best years but for us this would be a solid pick up. think about it… kovalchuk on the left, afinagenov on the right, and pev setting up the russians for goals. i like the way that sounds. get it done waddell. see yall tomorrow night in blueland

By Bob

January 19, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this

Garrioch has as much credibility as Eklund

Yep, Garrioch is king of the unfounded rumor.

Schneider will be moved, he’s just throwing darts guessing to whom for what.

My only guess is that Schneider will be moved to a playoff bound team and that the trade will be made on deadline day. They’ll want to keep Schneider around to teach Bogosian how to suck mightily, err, I mean mentor Bogosian, until the deadline.

By Sara

January 19, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

As opposed to teaching him all the ways to finagle a few extra 2 min rests during a game? ;)

By Toby

January 19, 2009 6:29 PM | Link to this

I agree Sara….Garrioch and Eklund make it up as they go (e5)

Sorry…..didn’t mean to cause mass hysteria in Blueland….nothing done yet…

By PuckHead

January 19, 2009 7:45 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Peverley ! Maybe they can highlight another “net” girl tomorrow night instead of his accomplishment like they did with Little a few weeks ago.

By B. Thenet

January 19, 2009 8:53 PM | Link to this

Huzzah for Peverley, from waiver wire to Top 3 Star of the NHL is quite a feat.

I would not trade Schneider unless I was getting something more substaintial than another UFA in return.

By Andrew

January 19, 2009 9:16 PM | Link to this

Any news on who’s in goal?

By Mike Knobler

January 20, 2009 1:11 AM | Link to this

Andrew I would be very surprised if it’s not Kari. Why would you take him out after the last two games? To save him for the Philadelphia game?

By ranallo10 (in AT)

January 20, 2009 6:16 AM | Link to this

‘Hey, there’s an ownership change, why don’t you trade us your pick and you’ll get fired and I’ll hire you as a scout,” said Feaster.

How is that even legal? Talk about the good ol’ boy system…sheesh.

Afinogenov would be most welcome on the RW of Kovalchuk’s line. However, I doubt he would re-sign in Atlanta, and trading for him now is relatively useless unless Kovalchuk is dying to play beside him and Afinogenov hints he might re-sign.

Too many if’s in my opinion.

By Sara

January 20, 2009 8:18 AM | Link to this

ranallo you forgot an if…like, I wonder if Afinogenov would actually be healthy for an entire season.

Mike you bring up an interesting point…who is going to be in goal against Philly? God and every Thrasher fan knows Kari can’t beat Nittymaki to save his soul - though I suppose there’s a first time for everything?

By Bogus Blueland

January 20, 2009 9:12 AM | Link to this

Afinogenov is a world class talent in dire need of a change of scenery and while he is an UFA, why not trade for him, see if he gells with someone, most likely Kovy. If it works, then great, try and sign him in offseason, if not, then you didn’t lose anything but Schneider (who your trading anyways). Basically a preview to see if its a road to go down in the offseason. Who knows, him, Kovy and Peverly could instantly gell, Max has serious talent but needs a change big time.

Also remember, when Schneider comes off the books, they will probably need to add some salary to get them above the floor once his 5.6 is out the door. Max makes 3.3 which will help.

By ranallo10 (in AT)

January 20, 2009 9:55 AM | Link to this

BB — Agreed. However, is it better to get a pending UFA or a young prospect or package of prospects and picks?

Once again, we’re assuming Afinogenov gels with Kovalchuk (not many people have done that since Savard). Then, we’re assuming Afinogenov doesn’t take his first opportunity to test the free agent market. Also, we’re assuming Afinogenov defies his personal trend of missing at least 4 games straight due to injury in every season since 2003.

By the way, he’s been sidlined with an injured groin since January 06.

I don’t think acquiring Afinogenov at this point in the season is helpful to the Thrashers, long term or short term. IF he re-signed I’d rather him than Schneider…but as I said earlier, there are too many if’s for my liking.

By Rockem Sockem Thrasher

January 20, 2009 10:03 AM | Link to this

Don’t forget the other trade the Thrash made back on the 13th and 14th. Jason Williams was traded to Columbus for Clay Wilson and Junior Lessard was sent the the Islanders for Brent Skinner.

Looks like they’re already producing in Chicago

By PuckHead

January 20, 2009 11:49 AM | Link to this

Excellent opportunity the next two nights to show something Thrashers. Losing is one thing, being intimidated by hard hitting teams is another.

Oh, will they only play the Canadian Anthem tonight since we’re now a Socialist Nation as of today ?

By DWTOO

January 20, 2009 1:06 PM | Link to this

Hey PuckHead - When I read your remarks two quotes came to mind -

1) didn’t your mother ever teach you that if you have nothing good to say, say nothing.

2) it is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

We’re far from being a socialist nation. Just look at some of our European firends for example.

By Alan

January 20, 2009 1:06 PM | Link to this

Of course they’ll play the Canadian anthem. The Canadiens are a team from Canada, you know.

By NASCAR Dave

January 20, 2009 1:07 PM | Link to this

When are CHRISTEN, ERICA PERRIN, and JENNY SLATER going to get a NHL 3rd Star???

By PuckHead

January 20, 2009 2:00 PM | Link to this

DWTOO

One thing comes to mind when I read yours

You’re Dumb@$$ that doesn’t know squat about hockey or the REAL world !

By Bob

January 20, 2009 2:20 PM | Link to this

will they only play the Canadian Anthem tonight since we’re now a Socialist Nation as of today?

I know what you mean, but believe it or not, Canada already ranks ahead of us in terms of economic freedom. Really.

What I wanna know is, when is The Chosen One’s karma kickin in? He’s been Da Man #44 for 2 hours now and stock market’s still tanking, homes still not selling, and business still stinks. What gives?

By NASCAR Dave

January 20, 2009 2:42 PM | Link to this

If you bring politics onto a hockey blog, then you are gay. Therefore, PUCKHEAD is a GAY F_CKHEAD…

NUFF SAID.

By PukeHead

January 20, 2009 3:00 PM | Link to this

Stick racing NASCAR the h@m@ DAVE. You were obviously not around when the SOVIETS used to make their POLITICAL hockey run through REAL NHL cities. Olympic Hockey or the Canadians waving their flag arond tonight has nothing to do with politics either. Another DUMB@$$ !

By Bob

January 20, 2009 3:11 PM | Link to this

Can’t we all just get along in our new Abomination, I mean Obama-nation now?

Someone clue me in on the VS blackout tonight? I see the Habs feed on Channel 772 (No HD), but will it be blacked out here since it’s the national VS game? Or will they allow it since the VS game is from Ottawa?

By ranallo10 (in AT)

January 20, 2009 3:12 PM | Link to this

Holy blog degeneration Batman.

By kracker

January 20, 2009 3:29 PM | Link to this

On VS, eh? In English?

By Bob

January 20, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

no no, the VS game is Ottawa vs. somebody. We have no local coverage, so I see the Habs feed on 772, but wondering if that’ll be blacked out since VS has a (different) national game going.

By Tony C.

January 20, 2009 10:57 PM | Link to this

NASCAR Dave-

Politics on hockey blog= “gay”

awesome.