Ron Hainsey News

The Thrashers didn't quite measure up. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com Thrashers' goaltender John Hedberg searches for the puck after blocking a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Maxime Talbot in the second period.

They took too long to find their legs, gave up a needless late second period goal and didn't show any urgency until they fell behind in the third.

Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the Atlanta Thrashers looks on during a break in play against the Carolina Hurricanes during a preseason game at Philips Arena on September 21, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The New York Rangers hope to have their star goaltender back between the pipes tonight when they welcome the Atlanta Thrashers for a battle at Madison Square Garden.

Here are his thoughts about such things as Atlanta traffic, why he wears No. 27 and his Hockey hero.

The Thrashers are getting goals in Ilya Kovalchuk's absence most of it from their defensemen.

The Thrashers have been waiting almost three weeks for the puck to bounce their way.

Defensemen Tobias Enstrom and Ron Hainsey forced overtime with third-period goals, and Rich Peverley and Slava Kozlov scored in a shootout to give the Atlanta Thrashers a 3-2 victory over the St.

The NHL season is far enough along to get a feel for how teams are distributing their power play minutes.

In an effort to stop Nash, Thrashers coach John Anderson wanted to match him against his defensive pairing of Pavel Kubina and Ron Hainsey .

The Atlanta Thrashers will aim for their longest winning streak of the season when they welcome the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets for an interconference battle tonight at Philips Arena.Atlanta has won two in a row for the third time this season, with recent road wins over Montreal and Ottawa.

First big update on the Thrashers goaltender of the present and future. Atlanta released news today that Kari Lethonen underwent another back surgery just this past Friday.

Habs' home win streak comes to an end Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelecmakes a save as Montreal Canadiens' Mike Cammalleri and Brian Gionta look for the rebound during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, November 3, 2009.

Game time: 7:30 PM EST TV: RDS Canadiens: 7-7-0; 14 points; 3rd in the Northeast Thrashers: 5-4-1; 11 points; 3rd in the Southeast Two weeks ago, the Canadiens were mired in a five-game losing streak.

Ondrej Pavelec made 50 saves, and Rich Peverley had a goal and assist for the Atlanta Thrashers , who broke a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

With the Thrashers yet againA in the middle of several days off before their next game, here is a quick look at some of their stats andA numbers so far after eight games played.

The Thrashers opened the dialogue with Rich Peverley about a new contract at the end of last season.

You don't just see Ron Hainsey play hockey so much as you hear him. The Thrashers defenseman is vocal, on and off the ice.

Checking in from Buffalo as I wait to return to Atlanta. It took me exactly 30 minutes to check out of my hotel, return the rental car, check in, clear security and arrive at my gate - three hours before departure.

It was almost too easy for Ilya Kovalchuk. Yes, the assists were that good. Don Heupel, AP Atlanta Thrashers left winger Ilya Kovalchuk , of Russia, skates by Buffalo Sabres goalie Patrick Lalime, left, after scoring his second goal during the first period.