Category: Atlanta Thrashers
Andrew Ladd Retires from the NHL
Winnipeg JetsAndrew Ladd announced his retirement yesterday in a post on Twitter. It was a thoughtful post about his journey in hockey. But Ladd’s legacy is not as simple as it seems and there should be questions about how effective he was as a leader. Ladd has always been talked about as a leader and it […]
Read moreLadd retires from NHL after 16 seasons
Chicago BlackhawksAndrew Ladd retired from the NHL on Sunday after 16 seasons. The 37-year-old forward leaves a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes, his rookie season, and 2010 Chicago Blackhawks. He was named captain of the Atlanta Thrashers … Continue reading → The post Ladd retires from...
Read morePredicting The Winnipeg Jets’ Next Captain
Winnipeg JetsupIt’s no secret that the most successful teams in NHL history have had their leadership group set in stone. Two alternate captains and a captain to lead on and off…
Read moreAlexander Burmistrov Re-Signs In KHL
Alexander BurmistrovThough it may seem like a decade since Alexander Burmistrov last appeared in the NHL, the 2010 first-round pick is actually less than six years removed from his final game with the Vancouver Canucks, an overtime loss in which he received just nine shifts. The very last first-round pick the Atlanta T...
Read more7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien
JetsAt 35 years old, Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became…
Read moreIlya Kovalchuk Reveals Shocking Story of NHL Coach’s Epic Stick-Throwing Tantrum
Ilya KovalchukIlya Kovalchuk appeared in 926 NHL games over the course of 13 seasons. Throughout his NHL career, Kovalchuk played for five different teams. When you play in the NHL for 13 years, you’re bound to come across some fascinating stories. Kovalchuk recently spoke with Sport24.ru about one of those stori...
Read moreIlya Kovalchuk Reveals Shocking Story of NHL Coach’s Epic Stick-Throwing Tantrum
Sport24.ruIlya Kovalchuk appeared in 926 NHL games over the course of 13 seasons. Throughout his NHL career, Kovalchuk played for five different teams. When you play in the NHL for 13 years, you’re bound to come across some fascinating stories. Kovalchuk recently spoke with Sport24.ru about one of those stori...
Read morePreview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Detroit Red Wings
TSN3Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images Time: 6:00 PM CST Channel: TSN3 Radio: CJOB The Winnipeg Jets are starting a long Eastern Conference road trip with a stop in Michigan to play the Detroit Red Wings. Remember when the Red Wings were a Western Conference team? They...
Read moreCanucks: Burke’s work to land Sedins in Vancouver appreciated by Hockey Hall of Fame-bound twins
Canucks‘A lot of things have gone the right way,’ says Henrik Sedin. ‘There’s a lot of thought into what Brian Burke did that day and the first couple of years being there for us’
Read moreCarnegie was, still is a hockey superhero, former player Stewart says
Premier Hockey FederationAnthony Stewart is a retired NHL forward who knew Herb Carnegie and played hockey with his grandson, Rane Carnegie. Stewart, a Florida Panthers first-round pick (No. 25) in 2003 NHL Draft, had 71 points (27 goals, 44 assists) in 262 games for the Panthers, Atlanta Thrashers and Carolina Hurricanes f...
Read moreRe-Doing the Atlanta Thrashers’ 1999 Expansion Draft
Atlanta ThrashersOriginally published in Sep. 2020 The Atlanta Thrashers were the second of four expansion teams to hit the ice around the turn of the 21st century, playing their inaugural season…
Read moreDetroit Red Wings Sign Ben Chiarot to 4-Year Deal
Atlanta ThrashersAfter being a rental with the Florida Panthers in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup in 2021-22, defenceman Ben Chiarot has decided to hitch his wagon to a rebuilding team…
Read moreBowness named GM of B-Sens
Ottawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators have named Ryan Bowness general manager of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Belleville Senators. Bowness, 38, will also serve as an assistant general manager of Ottawa. He joins the organization after six seasons with the Pittsburgh … Continue reading → The post Bownes...
Read moreConnor of Jets wins Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly conduct
Kyle ConnorKyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets won the Lady Byng Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL player voted to best combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability, on Monday.
Read more3 Keys to Winning Game 7: Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs
Tampa Bay LightningTampa Bay is looking to keep the streak alive, while Toronto is hoping to end its own. Game 7 is tonight, and we've got you ready for what should be a wild night at Scotiabank Arena.
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