Category: Atlanta Thrashers

Preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Detroit Red Wings
Photo 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...
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Canucks: Burke’s work to land Sedins in Vancouver appreciated by Hockey Hall of Fame-bound twins
‘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’
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Carnegie was, still is a hockey superhero, former player Stewart says
Anthony 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...
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Re-Doing the Atlanta Thrashers’ 1999 Expansion Draft
Originally 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…
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Detroit Red Wings Sign Ben Chiarot to 4-Year Deal
After 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
The 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...
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Connor of Jets wins Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly conduct
Kyle 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.
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3 Keys to Winning Game 7: Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs
Tampa 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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Jets sign GM Cheveldayoff to three year extension as team heads into busy off season
The GM confirmed his extension in a Monday press conference between exit meetings with players after the Jets missed the playoffs with a 39-32-11 record.
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Coyotes celebrate Ladd's 1,000th NHL game
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes held a pregame ceremony honoring forward Andrew Ladd for playing in his 1,000th NHL game.
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When former NHLer Chris McAlpine got away from a bench brawl, just because of his awesome nickname
Chris McAlpine – a former player for the New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Atlanta Thrashers, Chicago Blackhawks, and LA Kings – once got a unique new nickname from Brett Hull. But ... The post When former NHLer Chris McAlpine got away from a bench brawl, just because of his a...
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