Thrashers ink goaltender Pavelec to two-year deal

By Bud L. Ellis

Now that the Atlanta Thrashers had filled the veteran portion of their goaltending rotation, it was time to sign the young netminder the organization feels can be a star one day in the National Hockey League.

Ondrej Pavelec and the team agreed on a two-year deal Thursday that reportedly will pay the 22-year-old $2.3 million. (Read More…)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7:38 pm by bud

Tags: Atlanta Thrashers news, Atlanta Thrashers schedule, Atlanta Thrashers tickets, Chris Mason, Detroit Red Wings, Ondrej Pavelec

Thrashers staying on 680 The Fan

By Bud L. Ellis

For the sixth consecutive season, the Atlanta Thrashers will skate on Sports Radio 680 The Fan.

Cumulus Media and Dickey Broadcasting Company announced Monday the Thrashers will once again call 680 AM its flagship station, anchoring an 18-station radio network throughout Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. (Read More…)

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 4:20 am by bud

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Thrashers resign physical leader Boulton

By Bud L. Ellis

He’s one of those guys every successful hockey team needs. He’s not flashy – except when he flashes his fists to stick up for his teammates.

Eric Boulton plays the game hard, grinding in the corners and taking out opponents trying to break free up the ice. His physical play has made him a fan favorite of the Atlanta Thrashers, and the organization rewarded the 33-year-old by resigning him last week. (Read More…)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 6:48 pm by bud

Tags: Atlanta Thrashers news, Atlanta Thrashers schedule, Atlanta Thrashers tickets, Eric Boulton, National Hockey League

Thrashers round out coaching staff

By Bud L. Ellis

The offseason makeover of the Atlanta Thrashers continued Monday, with the hiring of Mike Stothers to finish out the coaching staff.

Stothers comes to Atlanta after a career spent coaching mostly in the minor leagues. He did spent 2000-02 behind the bench with the Philadelphia Flyers, serving as an assistant along with newly named Thrashers’ head coach Craig Ramsay. (Read More…)

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 8:25 pm by bud

Tags: American Hockey League, Atlanta Thrashers news, Atlanta Thrashers tickets, Craig Ramsay, Grand Rapids Griffins, John Anderson, John Torchetti, Mike Stothers, National Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, Owen Sound, Philadelphia Flyers

Thrashers hope summer moves pay off this winter

By Bud L. Ellis

Fans of the Atlanta Thrashers are accustomed to seeing the team make a bevy of moves in the offseason, only to be disappointed with the results on the ice the following winter.

That comes with the territory when you’ve made the NHL playoffs just once in a decade of existence.

With that said, it’s easy to get excited about what the Thrashers have done this summer. (Read More…)

Friday, July 9, 2010 at 10:00 am by bud

Tags: Akim Aliu, Atlanta Thrashers, Ben Eager, Brent Sopel, Chris Mason, Craig Ramsay, Dustin Byfuglien, John Torchetti, National Hockey League, Rick Dudley