Noah Welch News

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.

Back inside Philips Arena as the Thrashers hold an optional skate prior to tonight's game against Los Angeles.

Let's not bury the lead. Ilya Kovalchuk has just taken the practice ice for the Thrashers.

We are back! Now with some breaking news: Kari Lehtonen underwent another back surgery on Friday.

It's your Friday morning check-in from Thrashers practice. I'm here way early for the 11 a.m. practice.

Thrashers defenseman Boris Valabik had an MRI exam on Tuesday on his right leg. Results of the test were not expected before Wednesday.

The investigation into the death of the former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov.

When the Panthers take the ice for their first official practice of the season Sunday in Canada, coach Pete DeBoer and his staff may take a casual glance at Stephen Weiss.

The Panthers are one of five or six teams in the mix to sign free-agent winger Alex Tanguay , his agent said Monday.

The Florida Panthers are one of the teams courting free-agent winger Alex Tanguay, but not the only one.

Two former Florida Panthers have moved on. From the Atlanta Journal Constitution - Adding depth in their roster, the Thrashers signed unrestricted free agents Anthony Stewart and Noah Welch on Monday.

Adding depth in their roster, the Thrashers signed unrestricted free agents Anthony Stewart and Noah Welch on Monday.

The Panthers tendered qualifying offers Monday to restricted free agents David Booth, the team's leading goal scorer last season, and prospect David Brine.