--Michael Gearon Jr., one of Atlanta's many owners, recently suggested in an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that some significant changes could be made to the team's front office. Most notably, he said, the team could be looking into bringing in an outside adviser to run the hockey team. Such a move would likely include the promotion of general manager Don Waddell to a larger role with the ownership group, which also runs the NBA's Hawks and Philips Arena.
--When Tampa Bay won the recent NHL draft lottery, it meant more bad news for the Thrashers. The Lightning will likely select center Steve Stamkos with the top pick, giving Atlanta another divisional foe to deal with for years to come.
--Atlanta's American Hockey League affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, reached the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs, defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in six games.
QUOTE TO NOTE "It's six years here now and nothing has really changed. Hopefully we can do some moves this summer." -- LW Ilya Kovalchuk, calling for changes to be made following the team's disappointing finish.
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TSN and ESPN are reporting that Jason Williams signed a one year deal with the Thrashers... what does everyone think? Will he shape up to be our number one center that Kovy wanted?
Hey guys...Flyers fan here, just wondering what everyone thinks of that damn Ruutu. Being a flyers fan I always have to see and deal with his trash out on the ice. The guy is not a class act and I hope after that hit the league deals with him. He can't skate and can't play, he is dirty and I think someone needs to send a message to the tea
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