Category: Atlanta Thrashers
When former NHLer Chris McAlpine got away from a bench brawl, just because of his awesome nickname
Tampa Bay LightningChris 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...
Read moreSharks place embattled wing Kane on waivers
Atlanta ThrashersAt the time of Kane's suspension, the NHL also was investigating allegations of domestic assault made by his estranged wife, Anna Kane, from a divorce filing.In announcing the 21-game suspension, the NHL said that "its concurrent investigation into allegations of domestic abuse made against Kane by...
Read moreSan Jose Sharks Terminate Evander Kane's Contract
Atlanta ThrashersThe San Jose Sharks have placed forward Evander Kane on unconditional waivers with the intention to terminate his contract.Here is the Sharks’ statement on Kane pic.twitter.com/U6IhDV0AOq— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 8, 2022 Obviously, this will be a developing story as the day unfolds...
Read moreAfter scoring against the Kraken, Alex Ovechkin has goals against every active NHL team… again
Seattle KrakenAlex Ovechkin has scored so many goals during his 17-year career in the National Hockey League that many of the things he’s accomplishing are mind-boggling. For instance, on Sunday, Alex Ovechkin’s third-period goal scored against […]
Read moreNHL suspends Evander Kane 21 games for fake COVID-19 vaccine card
San Jose SharksSAN JOSE, Calif. — The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. The league on Monday announced the suspension without pay and said Kane will not be eligible to play until Nov. 30 at New Jersey. Kane will forfeit ...
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 moreQuinton Byfield: Reign Like a King
Ontario ReignThe offense is there and the defense is coming. Quinton Byfield put in the hard work in the AHL this season, but he knows he has to round out his game for when his rookie campaign comes around.
Read moreQuinton Byfield: Reign Like a King
Auston MatthewsIt’s why, during an off-season in which rolling lockdowns and pandemic-induced restrictions meant free time was spent hunkering down at home, Byfield put in the work to become a sharpshooter of sorts.Not in question, though, is which of the two Byfield is celebrating more often these days.Beginning...
Read moreNik Antropov on Thornton, Robertson, days as a Thrasher
Atlanta ThrashersThe former NHL forward chats about the development work he does with the Maple Leafs & Marlies, Joe Thornton still playing at an NHL-calibre level at 41 years of age, where Nick Robertson has to improve in order to be an everyday player, learning another language while breaking into the NHL, to...
Read moreHC in the AM: Nylander's tardiness, Leafs' ongoing question in net
Joe ThorntonHockey Central's Anthony Stewart & Justin Bourne chime in on William Nylander being late for a meeting, if the heat on Jack Campbell & David Rittich is fair, whether Frederik Andersen gets the postseason start if he returns in time for more regular season action, and how much the question i...
Read moreCapitals score eight in win against Bruins
Bruce CassidyBOSTON -- The Washington Capitals scored the first six goals in an 8-1 win against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Sunday.
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Western Conference (NHL)Feb. 2 1876 - The National League forms, consisting of teams in Philadelphia, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and New York. 1936 - Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson are the first members elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1954 - Be...
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