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  1. Could the Penguins afford Ilya KovalchukRead the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... one of the game's most lethal goal-scorers, and re-signing him is the top priority for Thrashers general manager Don Waddell. Kovalchuk insists he wants to stay in Atlanta, too, so you might think that the sides would be able to reach an agreement ...

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

  2. Michael Russo's short takes: Dec. 27Read the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Star Tribune

    It looks as if Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell is heading down another Marian Hossa road with all-time leading scorer Ilya Kovalchuk, who can become a free agent July 1. Two years ago, Waddell tried all season to extend Hossa's contract to no avail, and he finally had to trade him to Pittsburgh.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division, Philadelphia Flyers, Jeff Carter

  3. Thrashers' third-period success about skill setRead the original story

    Saturday | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... we look at our best because we are getting offensive zone time." Kovalchuk contract Thrashers general manager Don Waddell said last week that contract talks with Ilya Kovalchuk have hit a "snag." "I still remain optimistic that we will get something ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Ron Hainsey, NHL Players

  4. Around the rinks

    Friday | Globe and Mail

    ... Ilya Kovalchuk , which hit a snag the week before Christmas, are scheduled to resume, with general manager Don Waddell still convinced he can forge a deal to keep his franchise player from becoming an unrestricted free agent. Kovalchuk has options ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Players, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, NHL Southeast Division, Marc Savard, Boston Bruins, NHL Northeast Divison, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  5. Are the Rumors True: Kovalchuk for Carter?

    Thursday Dec 24 | BleacherReport

    ... first round draft pick they received will not benefit them any time soon either. League sources say Thrashers GM Don Waddell is prepared to offer a long-term deal in the $100-million range to try to keep the 26-year-old Kovalchuk in an Atlanta ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Colby Armstrong, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division, Philadelphia Flyers, Jeff Carter

  6. Thrashers prospect makes U.S. Junior teamRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... winning team at the 2009 Under-18 World Championships. "Jeremy is very deserving," Thrashers general manager Don Waddell said. "He is having a strong season at Kitchener." The World Championships open Saturday and run through Jan.5 in Saskatchewan. ...

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  7. Negotiations with Kovalchuk Hit Some ObstacleRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Sport-Express Daily

    The general manager of Atlanta Thrashers Don Waddell commented on the negotiations on the contract with Ilya Kovalchuk.

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

  8. Kovalchuk talks hit snag: HNIC Take 5

    Tuesday Dec 22 | CBC

    ... C. Cox/Getty Images) 1. Gap to mind in Kovalchuka TMs talks with Atlanta Atlanta Thrashers general manager Don Waddell admitted there is a "snag" in his contract extension talks with star forward Ilya Kovalchuk. Waddell and Kovalchuka TMs agent, Jay ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division, Florida Panthers, Bryan McCabe

  9. Thrashers blow late lead, fall to MontrealRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    ... gods weren't with us.'' NOTES: The Canadiens recalled LW Benoit Pouliot from Hamilton of the AHL. ... Atlanta GM Don Waddell spoke with Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman, during the weekend about a long-term deal, but nothing came of it and they said ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, Johan Hedberg, NHL Players, Nik Antropov, Ron Hainsey

  10. Report: Kovalchuk contract negotiations hit 'snag'Read the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 22 | TSN.ca

    The Atlanta Thrashers are trying their best to lock up franchise player Ilya Kovalchuk to a long-term contract, and the saga took another turn on Monday as general manager Don Waddell said contract negotiations between both sides have hit a "snag." "Our position is different than his position right now," Waddell explained to The Atlanta ...

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

  11. Bergeron rallies Habs to win over ThrashersRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | The Globe and Mail

    ... gods weren't with us." NOTES: The Canadiens recalled LW Benoit Pouliot from Hamilton of the AHL. ... Atlanta GM Don Waddell spoke with Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman, during the weekend about a long-term deal, but nothing came of it and they said ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov, Ron Hainsey, Rich Peverley, NHL Players

  12. Bergeron starts late rally, bests Thrashers in OTRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | ESPN

    ... weren't with us." Game notes The Canadiens recalled LW Benoit Pouliot from Hamilton of the AHL. ... Atlanta GM Don Waddell spoke with Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman, during the weekend about a long-term deal, but nothing came of it and they said ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Johan Hedberg, NHL Players, Nik Antropov, Ron Hainsey, Rich Peverley

  13. Waddell: Contract with Kovalchuk have hit a "snag"Read the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    Contract negotiations between Ilya Kovalchuk and the Thrashers have hit a "snag" general manager Don Waddell said Monday.

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  14. Can Kovalchuk score new deal with Thrashers?Read the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | Slam Sports

    ... $7.5 million (all terms US) this season in the final year of his contract. League sources say Thrashers GM Don Waddell is prepared to offer a long-term deal in the $100-million range to try to keep the 26-year-old Kovalchuk in an Atlanta uniform for ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division, Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

  15. Can Kovalchuk score new deal with Thrashers?

    Saturday Dec 19 | Calgary Sun

    ... $7.5 million (all terms US) this season in the final year of his contract. League sources say Thrashers GM Don Waddell is prepared to offer a long-term deal in the $100-million range to try to keep the 26-year-old Kovalchuk in an Atlanta uniform for ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division, Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

  16. The WireRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 19 | The Winnipeg Free Press

    ... "(Kovalchuk's agent) Jay (Grossman) is actually coming in here (Saturday) and we'll meet again," Thrashers GM Don Waddell said Thursday to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "We will continue our talks. They have been really positive. I have not seen ...

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

  17. Sidney Crosby is pretty handy in shootouts.Read the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | The Province

    ... "(Kovalchuk's agent) Jay (Grossman) is actually coming in here (Saturday) and we'll meet again," Thrashers GM Don Waddell said Thursday to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "We will continue our talks. They have been really positive. I have not seen ...

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

  18. Bad signs in Kovalchuk talksRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Dec 18 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... to signing now than before the season. A few days before the Thrashers opened this season, general manager Don Waddell expressed great optimism about his chances of signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a contract extension. He punctuated his remarks with, "I ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Players, Nik Antropov

  19. Buckle up for the Thrasherville Thriller ride

    Friday Dec 18 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... Wyshynski has posted a top-ten list A of the most lopsided trades of the last ten years. As you might guessa the Don Waddell general managed Atlanta Thrashers are indeed a part of this compilation And we arena t treated to just one Waddell deal ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ondrej Pavelec, NHL Players, Rich Peverley, Bryan Little, Maxim Afinogenov

  20. Ilya Kovalchuk and Thrasherville's 5,000-pound reindeer

    Wednesday Dec 16 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... posted by Jeff Schultz just before the season began. When asked about Kovy's contract situation, general manager Don Waddell offered up the following response..."I don't think we'll be talking about this at Christmas time". Hmmmm... well, given that ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk, NHL Players, Slava Kozlov