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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Brodeur’s 97th Shutout Bedevils Thrashers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Martin Brodeur…maybe you’ve heard of him. He’s pretty good, as goalies go.
Thursday night he turned away all 25 shots taken by the Atlanta Thrashers on his way to recording his ninety-seventh career shutout. It was his first of the 2008-09 season.
Brodeur’s skill was on display all night, but probably his most impressive stand came about four and a half minutes into the second period as he deflected a Todd White shot off the right wing…then, moving to his left, he was able to stifle Bryan Little’s volley.
Not to be ignored…Kari Lehtonen stopped 34 of 35 shots taken by the Devils. The lone New Jersey goal come from Brian Rolston while on the power play with 63 seconds remaining in the second period. After four games, Kari has a .915 SV% having faced 142 shots.
Zach Bogosian was in the lineup after a one-game sit down and he played a very strong 16 minutes and 17 seconds. On one particular sequence during the third period, the 18-year old rookie broke up a 2-1 situation…joined the rush down the right side and put himself in position to get off a shot, following it up in case Brodeur bobbled it. Only…Marty doesn’t do that too often.
Atlanta failed to convert any of their five man advantage situations. They have now gone three consecutive games…0 for 14… without a power play goal after going 3 for 9 on opening night against Washington.
As a team, Atlanta is allowing 35.8 shots to be taken against them…almost two SA/G higher than last year’s total. However, they are taking an average of 28.8 shot per game, which is three S/G better than last season’s stat.
Buffalo Sabres are in town Saturday night. Need a win…don’t wanna be taking an extended losing streak out on the road as five of the next six will be away from Philips Arena after that game.
Who’s The Ice-Time Leader?
OK, who is logging the highest ice-time totals for the Thrashers so far with 25:01 ATOI?
tick…tick…tick…tick…tick…BZZZZZZ
Yo time is up!
Why, none other that Mathieu Schneider and his 39-year old legs.
Pushing The Panic Button A Weeeee Bit Early?
A win and an OT loss in four games played…the same record the Thrashers have now…was good enough to get Denis Savard canned in Chicago. Whew…Talk about pushing the Panic Button early.
Taking over behind the Blackhawk bench is former Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues coach Joel Quenneville.
Just So You Know…I Remember These Things
Now…who was that joker that called Ron Hainsey the worst UFA signing of last summer? Not just a “questionable” signing…or a “bad” one…but “the worst”.
Oh yeah…this guy.
I know it’s only four games in…but so far Hainsey has a goal and four points…only Brian Little has more points for the team. He also leads the Thrashers with a +4 and has looked pretty damn good doing so.
I hope Ronnie keeps playing to make Adam look foolish for that projection.
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