Ice Man

By ranallo10 (in AT)

November 4, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this

Without fail, you post a new blog 10 minutes after I decide to join in on your previous one.

Jerk

By Russ

November 4, 2008 7:22 AM | Link to this

1 - B 2 - A 3 - D 4 - C 5 - C 6 - write-in. Owner’s will finally admit they don’t care about hockey, sell team, and new owner(s) will bring enthusiasm and new GM. 7 - write-in. Despite wish above on #6, incompetent owners seem to not care that attendance is lagging due to terrible on-ice product and will not get rid of incompetent GM. 8 - C, which could eventually be a direct result of A. 9 - A

Recall the new third jerseys and bring back the original flying “T” jersey.

Why Wait.

By ranallo10 (in AT)

November 4, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

1. — B

2. — A

3. — A

4. — B

5. — D

6. — Write-in — Enjoying the argument between specific posters with differing opinions over how many people are actually in attendance.

7. — Write-in — The difference between home and away supporters glaringly sways towards the away supporters.

8. — Write-in — Living in the country.

9. — A (D in 2012)

Special Recall Initiative 1 — Yes Special Recall Initiative 2 — Yes — addendum. Yzerman might not be available to be the next Thrashers GM until after the Olympics (2010). If he’s available prior, I reserve the right to change my vote to “Why wait?”.

By glovesave29

November 4, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

1 - B 2 - A 3 - C 4 - C 5 - C 6 - B 7 - B - it stays cold in the arena 8 - D 9 - E - all the above, but don’t forget Brunnette New 3rd - BURN! But as Principle Skinner said when Krusty Toys were being burned…”keep clear and beware of the toxic fuuuuumes” 10 - Why wait..but remember before we crown Yzerman, Detroit GM Ken Holland gave the same stamp of approval to Don Waddell 10 years ago….

By ranallo10 (in AT)

November 4, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

but remember before we crown Yzerman, Detroit GM Ken Holland gave the same stamp of approval to Don Waddell 10 years ago….

Yes he did, but Yzerman brings a tad more hockey experience to the table, not to mention his dealings with being on a losing team and witnessing first hand that team being turned into a consistent Stanley Cup contender. Yzerman can vouch that a devoted owner/ownership group plus competent decisions made by a GM with a vision for future dominance can turn a cellar dwelling team into a Stanley Cup shoe-in.

For me, it’s worth the try. Yzerman’s name alone would bring instant credibility to Atlanta, even if he’s useless as a GM for the first few years. I don’t think he can do any worse than Waddell has, no matter your measure for success.

By The Other J.B.

November 4, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

1.) B 2.) B 3.) A 4.) A 5.) C 6.) B (Does ‘C’ really happen?) 7.) A 8.) All of the above!!! 9.) C SRI 1. No SRI 2. YES

By Hip Czech

November 4, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

1 - D

2 - write-in, Kovalchuk (unless it’s a party ticket vote, in which case it would be Havelid/Enstrom)

3 - B

4 - B

5 - C

6 - B

7 - write in, having to listen to all the canadians post on thrasher blogs how we are moving to (fill in the Canadian city)

8 - B (slightly over C)

9 - B

Burn ‘em

Why wait

By Wings fan in Ga.

November 4, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

I’m not voting for this or president but I’ll take a date with a blue crew member. Thank you.

By Nikita

November 4, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

1. Most Outstanding Thrashers Player So Far A. Todd White

2. Most Disappointing Thrashers Player So Far A. Mathieu Schneider - 1G and 3A for 4 points & -11

3. Most Impressive Team Stat A. 29.5 shots per game average - 15th in NHL, (last season 25.8)

4. Most Distressing Team Stat B. 33.9 SA/G - 29th in NHL

5. Best Way To Improve Lagging Attendance C. Just win, baby! (And by the way, I think the Thrash should stop selling the upper bowl on low-attendance games. I’ll explain my rationale below.)

6. Best Thing About Low Attendance A. Chuckling while passing by scalpers outside of Philips Arena

7. Most Troubling Thing About Low Attendance, A. Trying to keep Johan Hedberg from committing suicide.

8. For those of you choosing to “vote with your wallets” by not attending games, what would most cause you to start attending again? (Write-in) a full lower bowl.

9. Which Former Thrasher Would You Rather Have Back On The Roster? C. Braydon Coburn

Special Recall Initiatives

Pursuant to Fan Blog Rule # TH15-J3RS3Y-D351GN-5UCK5, should the team recall the third jersey which is proposed to be officially unveiled during the November 14th game versus the Carolina Hurricanes?

Yes, but they should be replaced with a better-designed jersey in the same color — that bloody red is the only color that looks good on Slava Kozlov.

Pursuant to Fan Blog Rule # F1R3-WADD311, if the Atlanta Thrasher are forced to trade away Ilya Kovalchuk on or before the trade deadline during the 2009-2010 NHL season because he has not been convinced that the team is “moving in the right direction”, (ref. Marian Hossa, February 2008)… should the general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers, Don Waddell, be then be recalled and forced out of office?

Yes. Yes. Yes.

*Why not sell upper bowl seats? Because it looks lame to have the lower bowl empty, and we have a much larger arena than many of our competitors.

By Red Light

November 4, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

I’m in favor of open seating. By a ticket and sit anywhere you wish in the arena, including Don Waddell’s vacant GM booth.

but remember before we crown Yzerman, Detroit GM Ken Holland gave the same stamp of approval to Don Waddell 10 years ago

Perhaps Holland just wanted Waddell out of town, ranallo?

Remember, he was only in Detroit for one season!

Can’t agree with Enstrom ranking. I think he’s always one of the best on the ice despite any numbers to the contrary.

By BG33Brown

November 4, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

1-A

2-D

3-A

4-B

5-C

6-A

7-Write in-lack of energy in the buiding

8-n/a

9-B

Recall the 3rd jerseys-PLEASE

Why wait-get rid of Waddell now and give us a chance to keep him

By ranallo10 (in AT)

November 4, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Red Light — I believe you were sending that response to glovesave, not me.

By Steely Dan

November 4, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

1.-A, 2.-A, 3.-A, 4.-B

5.-Oh, please give me D!!!

6.-B

7.-Knowing all the northern hockey fans are laughing at us while whatch their team play here.

8.-A, 9.-C

Jerseys: No, I like them.

Waddell: Why wait??!!

By Bob

November 4, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

1. Most Outstanding Thrashers Player So Far

B. Bryan Little - 6G, (tied team lead), and 3A for 9 points & +2

1. Most Disappointing Thrashers Player So Far

D. Tobias Enstrom - 0G and 2A for 2 points & -5

1. Most Impressive Team Stat

D. 2-0-2 in intra-divisional games

1. Most Distressing Team Stat

Write in: All of the Above

1. Best Way To Improve Lagging Attendance

Write in: Fire Waddell and get a real GM, which leads to Just win, baby

1. Best Thing About Low Attendance

D. For the price of one seat, you can pretend that you own the whole section

1. Most Troubling Thing About Low Attendance, (Unopposed)

Write in: bob (other) stressing about when his fellow investors will be returning from their business trips

1. For those of you choosing to “vote with your wallets” by not attending games, what would most cause you to start attending again?

A. New general manager

1. Which Former Thrasher Would You Rather Have Back On The Roster?

A. Marian Hossa

Special Recall Initiatives

Pursuant to Fan Blog Rule # TH15-J3RS3Y-D351GN-5UCK5, should the team recall the third jersey which is proposed to be officially unveiled during the November 14th game versus the Carolina Hurricanes?

__ Yes

Pursuant to Fan Blog Rule # F1R3-WADD311, if the Atlanta Thrasher are forced to trade away Ilya Kovalchuk on or before the trade deadline during the 2009-2010 NHL season because he has not been convinced that the team is “moving in the right direction”, (ref. Marian Hossa, February 2008)… should the general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers, Don Waddell, be then be recalled and forced out of office?

__ Why wait?

Vote early, vote often, folks. And God have mercy on our souls, we know not what we’ve wrought.

By PuckedUp

November 4, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

Waddell is 4 years past his “overdue to be removed from office” date.

By JD (former AIZer)

November 4, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

1. B
2. All of the above
3. A
4. A & B
5. C (and have the economy improve)
6. None of the above… getting free tix offers in a year I didn’t renew my ST
7. Write in - The worry of no $$ for paying #17
8. C & A
9. A Ref -Burn em Ref - Why wait

By PJ

November 4, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Very Funny Rawhide You could be wearing your beer.

1-B

2.-C

3.-A

4.-A

5.-C

6.-C

7.-B. the Thrashers leave Atlanta and we?re all caravanning to Nashville.

8.-Hey! Wait a minute! Do I get to choose my server?

9.-Buzz Lightyear ? just for you Nikita! No really, Hossa with the right attitude.

10.-SRI-1 Whatev -

11.-SRI-2 Why wait?

By five_hole

November 4, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

Normally, I don’t get to participate during the day but … 1.-Most Outstanding Thrashers Player So Far B. Bryan Little

2.-Most Disappointing Thrashers Player So Far - Do I only get to pick one? A. Mathieu Schneider - Only because of his salary

3.-Most Impressive Team Stat A. 29.5 shots per game average - 15th in NHL, (last season 25.8)

4.-Most Distressing Team Stat A. 3.83 GA/G - 29th in NHL

5.-Best Way To Improve Lagging Attendance C. Just win, baby!

But I gotta admit that option D is attractive … .

6.-Best Thing About Low Attendance C. Buying $10 seat and being escorted by ticket reps to lower-level seat so that arena looks “full” on national TV game

7.-Most Troubling Thing About Low Attendance, (Unopposed) A. Higher chance of being shown on the Kiss-Cam with someone you…ahem…shouldn?t be at the game with

8.-For those of you choosing to “vote with your wallets” by not attending games, what would most cause you to start attending again? D. PJ serving drinks and snacks to you at your seat

9.-Which Former Thrasher Would You Rather Have Back On The Roster? B. Marc Savard

By Tony C.

November 4, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

1 : A (Coach’s summer phone calls are working) 2 : B 3 : C 4 : A 5 : C duh. 6 : C 7 : B-Having to talk to Thrashy (I’m single) 8 : N/A <—part of the “Blueland Bailout” 9 : E Dan Snyder

SPI #1 : burn baby, burn SPI #2 : I remind this body that I Sponsored Bill FW-001, 25 Aug.2006, as by lack of Savard retention and subsequent cover-up.Linkage

Ok so I set the DVR, I also thought I’d put this up (Mr. T please disable the link if it violates the “no campaigning” rules) not 100% WPA, but I laughed hard

GO BLUE !!!

By Russ

November 4, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3682092

If the Thrashers can’t beat them, maybe they can continue to knock out other teams’ key players until they are down to our level.

By Rawhide

November 4, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Pursuant to Fan Blog Rule # 1M TH3 B055…Tony C., I will allow great latitude for your linkage.

ranallo - Without fail, you post a new blog 10 minutes after I decide to join in on your previous one. Jerk

And you believe that this is without intentional design? :o)=)

By Nikita

November 4, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Where politics and hockey collide. I particularly love the attack ad on Syd the Kid.

By ZB

November 4, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

1. Most Troubling Thing About Low Attendance, (Unopposed) B. Write in - Afraid “Become One In Blueland” means I’m the only one left in the arena

By R. Stroz

November 4, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Most Outstanding Thrashers Player So Far

B. Bryan Little

Most Disappointing Thrashers Player So Far

C. Jason Williams (Tier 1 Forward my @$$)

Most Impressive Team Stat

A. 29.5 shots per game average

Most Distressing Team Stat

A. 3.83 GA/G

Best Way To Improve Lagging Attendance

E. Write In - Place Waddell in a baseball style dunk tank where the spin the wheel used to be. Next, allow all paying customers from 1999 to 2008 to throw pucks at the target for the entire game. For each successful throw, the thrower receives an autographed puck from their past or present favorite Thrasher player.

Best Thing About Low Attendance

D. For the price of one seat, you can pretend that you own the whole section

Most Troubling Thing About Low Attendance, (Unopposed)

B. Write In - The fans being outnumbered by the panhandlers while leaving the arena.

For those of you choosing to “vote with your wallets” by not attending games, what would most cause you to start attending again?

A. New general manager

Which Former Thrasher Would You Rather Have Back On The Roster?

E. Allof the above with Brunette and Kunitz added

Pursuant to Fan Blog Rule # TH15-J3RS3Y-D351GN-5UCK5, should the team recall the third jersey which is proposed to be officially unveiled during the November 14th game versus the Carolina Hurricanes?

Burn ‘em, with Waddell and the owners in the middle of the jerseys

Pursuant to Fan Blog Rule # F1R3-WADD311, if the Atlanta Thrasher are forced to trade away Ilya Kovalchuk on or before the trade deadline during the 2009-2010 NHL season because he has not been convinced that the team is “moving in the right direction”, (ref. Marian Hossa, February 2008)… should the general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers, Don Waddell, be then be recalled and forced out of office?

Why wait?

By polskidawg

November 4, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

1. Most Outstanding Thrashers Player So Far

B. Bryan Little - he looks like a real NHLer now

1. Most Disappointing Thrashers Player So Far

D. Tobias Enstrom - what happened to steady Toby?

1. Most Impressive Team Stat

D. 2-0-2 in intra-divisional games

1. Most Distressing Team Stat

A. 3.83 GA/G - though I’d prefer an “all above” option

1. Best Way To Improve Lagging Attendance

C. Just win, baby! - though D is a fine idea, sadly I’ve exhausted my eligibility

1. Best Thing About Low Attendance

D. For the price of one seat, you can pretend that you own the whole section

1. Most Troubling Thing About Low Attendance, (Unopposed)

B. (Write-In Vote) I’ve already lost the Flames, I don’t want to lose the Thrash

1. For those of you choosing to “vote with your wallets” by not attending games, what would most cause you to start attending again?

A. New general manager - as a start

1. Which Former Thrasher Would You Rather Have Back On The Roster?

E. Dan Snyder - so many bad things came from one stupid decision…

Special Recall Initiatives

1. Burn ‘em

2. Why wait? - too easy…

By LAC

November 4, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

1 - D 2 - D 3 - D 4 - B 5 - C 6 - C 7 - MOVING TEAM 8 - A 9 - B RECALL THOSE 3rd JERSEYS, AWFUL WHY WAIT…waddell should have lost his job five years ago !

Cheers !

By Scott

November 4, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

1 - A, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - A, 5 - C, 6 - B, 7 - B (Team moving to Hamilton, Ont), 8 - A, 9 - B,

SR - 1 BURN THOSE AWFUL PEE-WEE JERSEYS, as if we need another example of the Atl Sprit not having a clue. I have yet to meet anyone that likes the new 3rd jersey.

SR - 2 Why Wait

By Rawhide

November 4, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

Tony C. & polskidawg - Wonderful write-in suggestion. Dan Snyder is indeed the player we would all love to have back.

Thank you both for that beautiful sentiment.

By Sage of Bluesland

November 4, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this

The only thing I truly care about is the most important, as everything else will fall into place as a result:

FIRE DON WADDELL.

On a side note, I know it’s likely not pc to say it, but I was a big Heatley fan—and wish he were back on the team and that #$%^storm which raged through Blueland never occurred.

There was a moment—albeit however brief—that we were actually a bit envied by other teams, I believe. We had two of the biggest rising stars in the game—as they competed with each other for the rookie-of-the-year trophy (which, of course, Heatley eventually won—but not by much). They were both legit the minute they stepped on the ice, completely outclassing their teammates even as mere rookies. Their talent appeared limitless and the sun seemed to definitely be rising in that figurative joke otherwise known as Blueland. The masses had not given up on Patrik Stefan, either—and I thought he would be a fine ‘passer’ to Ilya (as Ilya would be more than happy to take Patty’s shots).

However, it didn’t take too long to see that there were absolutely NO reinforcements arriving from our minor leagues. This alleged “pipeline” of talent (i.e. Legends of Blueland) proved to be nothing but a pipe-dream. It was also proven that a team cannot be built from the top-five picks alone.

It was also proven that Don Waddell is a complete and utter buffoon. That bumbling, blustering idiot has stolen from this organization and this city for far too long.

FIRE DON WADDELL.

By Brendan

November 4, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Rawhide, sorry I’m late. But the cyber polling station was PACKED! Anywho, here goes. Most Outstanding Thrasher thus far: Bryan Little. Most Disappointing: Matthieu Schneider. Most impressive team stat: 2-0-2 within the division. Most distressing team stat: 3.83 GA/G.

Best way to improve lagging attendance: Write-In: In the “Thrashers Nest” area of the upper pavillion, place Bruce Levenson’s head and two arms in a stockcade and sell $5 tickets to any passers-by who want to kick him in the pants. I’d be there, “C’mon everybody, it makes you feel better!” booting Bruce with my OVERSIZED AUSTRALIAN punishment boot, and listening to him wail out in pain. “Wow, it really works! I totally feel better!,” says R.Stroz, after administering a series of kicks, and donating a $20 bill. All the money goes to charity. Or, if people oppose charity, for some reason, the money raised will go towards commissioning someone, ANYONE, who knows how to design a decent Thrashers 3rd jersey. I still say, bring back the “Ultimate Warrior” (TM, WWE) stylized “T” logo. Where was I?

Best thing about low attendance: $10 seat and being ushered to the lower bowl, to make the arena seem fuller. Section 116 cringes. I’d lean over, “Popcorn, anyone? I paid $10 for this seat. What did you guys pay?”

The most troubling thing about low attendance: Wondering if the league considers it a valid game, to count in the standings?

Re: “Voting with your wallets,” the thing that will most likely bring me back is the announcement that the NHL has stepped in to run the team. That, or that the lawsuit has been settled—and with that behind them, ideally some money is freed up to go find a quality GM, or to allow the team to be sold to owners who care about hockey. I’d also accept PJ servicing my row.

The Thrasher I’d most like to have back is Braydon Coburn. Defense has always been our achilles heel, and he is a homegrown draft pick. That’s the worst kind of player to lose, in my opinion. Free agents come and go, with little attachment to the city or organization. But players drafted here WANT to prove themselves at the NHL level, and to make the GM that drafted them look good in the process. I think there’s a sense of “ownership/responsibility” in that situation that doesn’t exist with the outsider “free agent.”

I vote “yes” on the recall of the 3rd jersey. And finally, “why wait?” In California, they recalled and outed Gray Davis as Governor in favor of AHH-nold. My vote goes to “TOTAL RECALL.” There is no such thing as a WRONG TIME to fire Don Waddell. It’s a results-oriented league and this GM has had his opportunity. Period, the end.

By The Redistribution Czar

November 4, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

As of February 1, 2009, all hockey tickets will be assessed a luxury tax which will be used to make basketball tickets more affordable to all Americans.

By kracker

November 5, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Happy New President Day! (I shoulda voted for Kovy).

1 - A. Todd White – exceeding low expectations

2 - B. Johan Hedberg – ummm…un-good

3 - A. 29.5 shots per game average (Had to pick something)

4 - B. 33.9 SA/G - 29th in NHL

5 - D. 50/50 raffle winner also gets date with a Blue Crew member (Although this may cause big problems with the significant other)

6 - Nothing good.

7 - B. (Write-In) It’s not high.

8 - Not applicable.

9 - E. (Write-In) Pasi Nurminen. He was the best at destroying his stick.

Recall #1 - Gotta see ‘em first….but I’m pretty easy. (Reserve right to burn later)

Recall #2 - Yes. (Reserve right to burn later)

By Tony C.

November 5, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

kracker

They’re on sale @ the store in The Flatscreen….and you can see em on the nhl.com shop in virtual world. Also on sale @ the Forum & The Cooler from what I hear.