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Thrashers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:21:41 PDT

It's your move, Ilya Kovalchuk.

Thrashers general manager Don Waddell has lived up to his promise of going after quality free agents in an attempt to improve his team's roster, just as Kovalchuk demanded. Now it's time for Kovalchuk, the team's captain, to sign a new long-term contract and commit to Waddell and the Thrashers.

Atlanta wasn't able to snag Marian Gaborik—the Rangers did—or Brian Gionta—Montreal did—but the additions of All-Star defenseman Pavel Kubina and hulking center Nik Antropov should go a long way to helping the Thrashers be taken seriously once again.

Ever since losing Niclas Havelid, the Thrashers have been looking for a top-notch replacement on the blue line.

Puck Daddy's 2009 Free-Agent Frenzy Report Card (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:11:06 PDT

"Bouwmeester ... ... Jay Bouwmeester" (cue music) Handing out grades for the annual Free Agent Frenzy is...

Thrashers sign Antropov from Rangers (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:36:47 PDT

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, setting up a reunion with Ilya Kovalchuk. The 29-year-old Antropov played with Kovalchuk in Russia during the NHL lockout. General manager Don Waddell said Kovalchuk endorsed the signing with a text message saying "great job." Kovalchuk's approval is important.

Antropov joins Kovy in Atlanta; defensemen mystery on Day 2 (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:43:22 PDT

Some thoughts and notes on Day 2 of the Free Agent Frenzy. Remember to check out our Puck Daddy Chatter Box for...

Thrashers land Kubina from Maple Leafs (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:12:58 PDT

The Atlanta Thrashers found help for their porous defense, acquiring defenseman Pavel Kubina from Toronto in a four-player trade Wednesday night. The Thrashers traded defenseman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart to the Maple Leafs for Kubina, a former All-Star, and forward Tim Stapleton. The Thrashers gave up 280 goals last season, the second-highest figure in the NHL, behind Toronto's...

Maple Leafs land Komisarek; Habs dish up Cammalleri (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:17:55 PDT

(NOTE: Don't forget about Puck Daddy's 2009 Free Agent Frenzy Chatter Box ) Brian Burke and the Toronto...

What We Learned: Garth Snow is a genius; draft winners, losers (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:50:48 PDT

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2009 NHL Draft Team By Team (AP)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:05:16 PDT

Live Coverage: NHL Draft 2009 in Montreal (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:12 PDT

MONTREAL -- There are probably reasons why the NHL Draft is important besides creepy photos of rookies, but...

Hedman wants to fly planes, promises he's 'mean person' inside (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:55:16 PDT

MONTREAL -- The elite rookies in this year's NHL Draft met the media on Thursday afternoon in the annual Top...

Puck Daddy chats with NHL Draft expert Kyle Woodlief about dangers of Tavares, glory of Hedman and other top prospects (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:21 PDT

The last time Kyle Woodlief can recall an NHL Entry Draft with this level of intrigue at the top of the board...

Puck Headlines: Florida gives up on J-Bouw; Sutter gets flamed (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:37:38 PDT

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Rick Dudley named associate GM by Thrashers (AP)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:42:04 PDT

The Atlanta Thrashers have named former Chicago Blackhawks executive Rick Dudley as associate general manager. Thrashers executive vice president and general manager Don Waddell says the 60-year-old Dudley will oversee scouting and player development for the NHL team. Dudley was assistant general manager of the Blackhawks for the last two seasons.

What We Learned: Why your team's season was awesome! (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:37:06 PDT

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Puck Headlines: Snoop too pimpin' for NHL; Bouwmeester talk (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:10:46 PDT

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Puck Headlines: Have the Wings learned their Game 6 lessons? (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:50:19 PDT

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Puck Headlines: NBC, NHL poop on another fan viewing party (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:16:49 PDT

Here are your Evening Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest...

Thrashers re-sign Marty Reasoner (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:38:47 PDT

Forward Marty Reasoner, who set a career high with 14 goals for Atlanta last season, has re-signed with the Thrashers.