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2 hrs ago | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kari Lehtonen era comes to an end in Thrasherville

With this deal, combined with the one that sent Ilya Kovalchuk to New Jersey last week, the Thrashers have dumped quite a bit of salary of late.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Kari Lehtonen, NHL Players, Ilya Kovalchuk, Alexei Zhitnik, Ondrej Pavelec, Johan Hedberg

7 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Will Atlanta Thrashers Fans Ever Learn?

Less than 24 hours after Thrashers superstar, Ilya Kovalchuk has been traded to the New Jersey Devils, now begins the crying.

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

11 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Don't Blame Donny: Thrashers GM Did What Was Best For Franchise

Frustration, anger, disappointment. Atlanta Thrasher fans can rightfully feel all of these emotions with the departure of their long-time superstar Ilya Kovalchuk.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Zach Bogosian, Don Waddell, NHL Players, Ilya Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov, Bryan Little

20 hrs ago | International Herald Tribune

N.H.L. Scoreboard: Kovy Trade, Day 2 - Devils Win, Thrashers Lose

Five games on Friday, one night after the big Ilya Kovalchuk trade. Kovalchuk and Anssi Salmela were in action for the Devils; Niclas Bergfors and Johnny Oduya were on the ice for the suddenly diminished Thrashers.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, New Jersey Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk, Anssi Salmela, NHL Players, Jay Pandolfo, Johnny Oduya

Mon Feb 08, 2010

WFRV-TV Green Bay

Devils D Salmela leaves game on stretcher

Anssi Salmela #29 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the game at the Prudential Center on February 5, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Related Topix: Sports, Anssi Salmela, NHL Players, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jeff Carter

Sporting News

Thrashers GM explains

Statement from Thrashers GM Don Waddell: "Our goal from the start of this negotiating process was to sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a long-term contract.

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Related Topix: Sports, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, Don Waddell, NHL Players

New York Post

Lamoriello landed 'top dog' for playoff run

Martin Brodeur has three Stanley Cups and been eliminated in the first round six times, five with 100-point teams.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, New Jersey Devils, Martin Brodeur, NHL Players, Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Sun Feb 07, 2010

Philly.com

Kovalchuk trade talk heats up

Almost since the season began, with star winger Ilya Kovalchuk skating in the final year of his contract with Atlanta, the rumors have run rampant.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Philadelphia Flyers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Players, Danny Briere, Blair Betts, Ken Hitchcock

CBC

Lehtonen rejoins Thrashers from AHL

Kari Lehtonen has been plagued by back problems. Kari Lehtonen is a step closer to returning to the NHL.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Kari Lehtonen, NHL Players, Ondrej Pavelec, Johan Hedberg, NHL Southeast Division, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Saanich News

Salmon Kings nab current and former Atlanta Thrasher prospects

The Victoria Salmon Kings have acquired forward Matt Siddall. Siddall is under contract to the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, NHL Southeast Division

Sat Feb 06, 2010

SuperstationWGN.com TV

Atlanta newcomer Bergfors scores winner, Thrashers beat Panthers 4-2

Atlanta newcomer Niclas Bergfors scored the go-ahead goal with 4:26 left and the Thrashers beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov, Bryan Little, Johan Hedberg, NHL Players, Evander Kane

SanLuisObispo.com

Atlanta Thrashers (24-23-8) at Washington Capitals (39-12-6), 7 p.m.

The Atlanta Hawks hope to kick off a brief two-game road trip in the nation's capital against the Washington Wizards tonight but Mother Nature may have other ideas.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, Al Horford, Marvin Williams, NBA Players, Joe Johnson, NHL Hockey, NHL Southeast Division

BleacherReport

Atlanta Thrashers GM Wadell to Ilya Kovalchuk: Pack Your Bags

Ding ding ding! And the fight is on for what may be the most intriguing deal in a long time in the NHL.

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

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kovalchuk dealt to New Jersey in sad, expected ending

Here's Ilya Kovalchuk going against the Devils' Johnny Oduya. Just switch the uniforms now.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Players, Johnny Oduya, Colby Armstrong, Anssi Salmela, Don Waddell

Fri Feb 05, 2010

CBC

Capitals roll over Thrashers for 13th straight win

Goalie Michal Neuvirth came up huge for Washington in the second period of Friday's win.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Washington Capitals, Michal Neuvirth, Ondrej Pavelec, NHL Players, Ilya Kovalchuk, Rich Peverley

CBS SportsLine

Caps recall Neuvirth, start him in goal

The Washington Capitals have recalled goalie Michal Neuvirth from their AHL affiliate in Hershey to start against the Atlanta Thrashers.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Washington Capitals, Michal Neuvirth, Semyon Varlamov, Jose Theodore, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division

KSWB-TV San Diego

Ilya Kovalchuk feels ready for first real Cup chase as a New Jersey Devil

An excited Ilya Kovalchuk has joined the New Jersey Devils, bringing along a belief that this is his first real chance to win a Stanley Cup.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, New Jersey Devils, Dainius Zubrus, Jamie Langenbrunner, NHL Players, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Atlantic Division

Calgary Sun

Ottawa falls short of Kovalchuk

The Senators tried to be a player in the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes before he was dealt to New Jersey, but couldn't meet the asking price.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Ottawa Senators, Bryan Murray, Brian Lee, NHL Players, Jonathan Cheechoo, Ilya Kovalchuk

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Four months into the season and the Ilya Kovalchuk contract situation has yet to be resolved.

While both the Thrashers and Kovalchuk's representatives continue to negotiate, the same options remain today that were present this summer.

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Related Topix: Sports, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, Don Waddell

Thu Feb 04, 2010

BleacherReport

Atlanta Thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk Is on His Way Out: What's Next?

According to TSN.ca analyst Bob McKenzie, Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell has informed his captain and star player, Ilya Kovalchuk, that he is set to leave in a matter of "hours or days." Kovalchuk will join a list of superstars including Danny Heatley, Marian Hossa, and Marc Savard who have either asked for a trade or declined a contract offer to ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, Don Waddell, NHL Southeast Division

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