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21 hrs ago | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thrashers' Esposito to have knee surgery Tuesday

Angelo Esposito admits to having a 'why me?' moment. Enlarge photo Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com Thrashers prospect Angelo Esposito will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee Tuesday, his second such procedure in 10 months.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Players, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Mon Dec 07, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Esposito to have surgery Tuesday

Just back from a quick trip to a near empty Duluth IceForum. Did an interview with Angelo Esposito for a story later today /tomorrow . He was in good spirits.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kari Lehtonen, NHL Players

Fri Dec 04, 2009

ESPN

Burnside: Heatley? Hossa? No, defining moment for Thrashers is Kovalchuk

With every passing day, with each improbable win, with each surprising rung climbed up the NHL standings, the nervousness builds for the Atlanta Thrashers .

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Colby Armstrong, Rich Peverley, Maxim Afinogenov, NHL Players

Thu Dec 03, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It took awhile, but Afinogenov finally followed Kozlov out of Buffalo

When Slava Kozlov left Buffalo, he had some parting words for Max Afinogenov. Move along too, he told his young Russian countryman.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Slava Kozlov, NHL Players, Nik Antropov, Noah Welch, Boris Valabik

Tue Dec 01, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Valabik returns from conditioning stint

Boris Valabik is back but is still waiting to make his season debut for the Thrashers.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Boris Valabik, NHL Players, Ilya Kovalchuk, Eric Boulton, Anssi Salmela

Sun Nov 29, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Look no further than goaltenders for Thrashers' recent success

Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec, who posted his second career shutout Wednesday in Detroit, is tied for eighth in the league with a .921 save percentage.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ondrej Pavelec, NHL Players, Boris Valabik, Johan Hedberg

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Highlights from interview with Don Waddell

As we get ready for Thrashers optional practice Sunday morning following last night's win over Philadelphia, here are some of the highlights from my interview with GM Don Waddell following the first period.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, Noah Welch, Boris Valabik, Eric Boulton, Evander Kane

Fri Nov 27, 2009

CNN

Allan Muir: A Flame who won't be missed, NHL deal of the year, more notes

The thoughts that drifted through my head as the tryptophan kicked in: Was it the heavy hand of Darryl Sutter guiding Miikka Kiprusoff when the Calgary stopper announced that he would either start for Team Finland at the Vancouver Olympics or stay home? Seems like a reasonable assumption.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Calgary Flames, Miikka Kiprusoff, Darryl Sutter, NHL Players, Antero Niittymaki, Atlanta Thrashers

Wed Nov 25, 2009

CBS SportsLine.com

Thrashers' Pavelec shuts out Reds Wings with 40 saves

Ondrej Pavelec made himself right at home at Joe Louis Arena -- at the expense of the slumping Detroit Red Wings .

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov, Ondrej Pavelec, NHL Players, Detroit Red Wings

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kubina a long way from 'skinny kid with big head'

Pavel Kubina has come a long way. His an interesting passport, from his native Czech Republic to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, with postings in upstate New York and Cleveland.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Pavel Kubina, NHL Players, Ilya Kovalchuk, Ron Hainsey, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Fri Nov 20, 2009

ESPN

Burnside: Unified Thrashers are finding success

A quick glance at the Atlanta Thrashers ' stat sheet might suggest more of the same for the beleaguered Southern franchise.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Zach Bogosian, NHL Players, Rich Peverley, Pavel Kubina, Evander Kane

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pavelec to start Thursday, Hedberg to start Saturday

As the Thrashers continue to use their two-goalie rotation of late, Ondrej Pavelec will start Thursday against Boston, and Johan Hedberg is scheduled to start Saturday against Pittsburgh.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Bogosian, Bryan Little, Pavel Kubina, NHL Players

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Sport-Express Daily

Doctors Allowed Kovi to Play Hockey

General manager of Atlanta Thrashers Don Waddell comments on the club captain Ilya Kovalchuk's return to the ice.

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Related Topix: Sports, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Players, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, NHL Southeast Division

Sun Nov 15, 2009

NHL.com

Kovalchuk could return Friday

Thrashers star Ilya Kovalchuk will not play Thursday night against the New York Rangers, according to Atlanta General Manager Don Waddell.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, Evander Kane

Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Globe and Mail

Kovalchuk a long shot to head home

NHL Notebook Kovalchuk a long shot to head home Ilya Kovalchu, seen celebrating a goal in an October 22 game, has been speaking with the Atlanta Thrashers about a long-term contract.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports, Detroit Red Wings

Thu Nov 12, 2009

NHL.com

Kovalchuk ahead of schedule, return imminent

Fantasy Forecast for Wednesday, November 11 TUESDAY'S ROUNDUP: Outstanding news from Atlanta.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, Vancouver Canucks, Daniel Sedin, Andrew Raycroft

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kovalchuk could return to Thrashers' lineup Thursday

Ilya Kovalchuk is indeed a fast healer. The Thrashers' captain appears ready to return to the lineup less than three weeks after breaking a bone in his right foot.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov, Slava Kozlov, NHL Players, Evander Kane

Mon Nov 09, 2009

USA Today

Injuries, illness delivering a hit to NHL's star power

Playing in the NHL has been unusually hazardous to competitors' health in the first five weeks of the season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division, Pittsburgh Penguins, Evgeni Malkin

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Examiner.com

Thrashers take road show to Long Island for Saturday night matchup with Islanders

The Atlanta Thrashers will be raising Kane with the Russians as the road warrior Thrashers take on the New York Islanders on Saturday night .

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, Ondrej Pavelec, Anssi Salmela, NHL Players, New York Islanders

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thrashers drop another at home after early deficit

The trend continues -- and it's not a good one. The Thrashers again fell behind early, this time by two first-period goals, en route to a 4-3 loss to Columbus on Thursday at Philips Arena.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ondrej Pavelec, Bryan Little, Pavel Kubina, NHL Players, Columbus Blue Jackets

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