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10-09-2008 - Thrashers 2008 training camp review
Three rookies have made the Thrashers 2008-09 roster.
10-06-2008 - Chicago Wolves 2008-09 season preview
It's been a summer of change for the Chicago Wolves, after winning the 2008 Calder Cup.
09-19-2008 - Thrashers 2008 training camp preview
There may only be two rookies on the Thrashers roster on opening night.
09-02-2008 - Thrashers Top 20 Prospects, Fall 2008
Defenseman Zach Bogosian takes over the top spot on the Top 20 Atlanta Thrashers prospects ranking.
07-19-2008 - Thrashers 2008 Prospects Camp review
Thrashers Prospect Development Camp was held July 8-13 at the team's practice facility in Duluth, Ga.
06-25-2008 - Thrashers 2008 draft review
The Thrashers made seven picks in 2008, including Zach Bogosian.
06-18-2008 - Thrashers 2008 draft preview
The Thrashers hold the No. 3 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-03-2008 - Thrashers 2003 draft evaluation
Toby Enstrom was a great value for the Thrashers in the eighth round of the 2003 draft.
05-14-2008 - Valabik has help making strides
Defenseman Boris Valabik got a taste of the NHL this year, which he's working to turn into a full-time spot in the fall.
05-03-2008 - Thrashers CHL prospect season review
The Thrashers began the year with just four CHL prospects, but gained one at the trade deadline in Angelo Esposito.
04-23-2008 - Thrashers 2007-08 rookie review
Tobias Enstrom and Bryan Little headlined a solid year of rookies for the Atlanta Thrashers.
03-06-2008 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects, Spring 2008
Ondrej Pavelec remains atop the Atlanta Thrashers Top 20 prospects list.
02-20-2008 - Thrashers NCAA prospects update
The Atlanta Thrashers have seven prospects playing in the NCAA, six forwards and one goaltender.
12-19-2007 - Thrashers ECHL prospects update
Dan Turple is among six Atlanta Thrashers prospects have seen time with the Gwinnett Gladiators already during the 2007-08 season.
12-13-2007 - Q&A with Myles Stoesz
Myles Stoesz is the heavyweight in the Thrashers prospect pool.
12-09-2007 - Thrashers fall 2007 junior prospects update
The Atlanta Thrashers have three prospects in the WHL, one in the OHL, and one in the USHL, which include two forwards and three defensemen.
11-27-2007 - Thrashers AHL prospects update
Last season was the year of the rookie for the Chicago Wolves, but this year, those players are trying to work on their deficiencies and move up to the NHL.
11-18-2007 - Q&A with Brett Sterling
Last year’s AHL rookie of the year Brett Sterling made the Atlanta Thrashers roster out of training camp this year, but wasn’t able to immediately convert his game to the NHL.
10-04-2007 - Chicago Wolves 2007-08 season preview
In 2006-07, the Chicago Wolves finished second in the West Division and third in the Western Conference. And it would be hard to make a case that the 2007-08 version of the Chicago Wolves won't be better than last year.
09-30-2007 - Thrashers 2007 training camp review
The Atlanta Thrashers are designed to be a team that will beat opponents with speed and offense. Those desired attributes are becoming more pronounced this season, with the help of some talented rookies.
09-13-2007 - Thrashers 2007 training camp preview
Brett Sterling and Tobias Enstrom are among the rookies competing for spots on the Thrashers roster.
08-22-2007 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
The top of the Atlanta Thrashers Top 20 list remains unchanged, with Ondrej Pavelec, Bryan Little and Brett Sterling at the top.
07-23-2007 - Kenny McCudden's work measurable with Thrashers prospects
Kenny McCudden, who during the season works as Skating and Skills Coach with the AHL Chicago Wolves, does extra work in the summers with Thrashers prospects at development camp, and individually.
07-14-2007 - Thrashers 2007 Prospect Development Camp review
The Atlanta Thrashers held their annual Prospect Development Camp at the training facility in Duluth, Ga. this past week. Thirty players were in attendance, including nine invitees who are not property of the Thrashers.
06-30-2007 - Thrashers 2007 draft review
The Atlanta Thrashers were a minor player in the entry draft this year, having traded away their first, second- and fifth-round picks. Atlanta made just four picks, the fewest ever, and did not begin picking until 67th overall.
06-14-2007 - Thrashers 2007 draft preview
The Atlanta Thrashers go into the 2007 NHL Entry Draft with no first-round pick for the first time ever in their nine years at the draft table.
06-03-2007 - Thrashers 2002 draft evaluation
The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was a solid one for the Atlanta Thrashers. The organization found two NHL players, Kari Lehtonen and Jim Slater, and another late pick in the draft, Nathan Oystrick, remains a viable candidate for the NHL.
05-28-2007 - Thrashers AHL prospects season review
The 2006-07 Chicago Wolves had several talented rookies including Brett Sterling, Nathan Oystrick, and Jordan LaVallee.
05-25-2007 - Thrashers European prospects season review
A few of the Thrashers European prospects are ready to make the transition to North America in 2007-08.
04-30-2007 - Thrashers ECHL prospects season review
The Atlanta Thrashers sent five prospects to the ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators in 2006-07, but it was unsigned draft pick Colton Fretter who won Rookie of the Year.
04-27-2007 - Thrashers rookie review and outlook
Only two rookies played any games for the Atlanta Thrashers this season, Braydon Coburn and Mark Popovic, but that number is likely to rise dramatically next season.
04-25-2007 - Thrashers junior prospects season review
The Atlanta Thrashers had seven prospects in the CHL, including three Europeans this season. They also had three in the USHL, all of whom were 2006 draft selections.
04-09-2007 - Caruso is tuned-up, ready for playoffs
Dave Caruso is playing his best hockey of the year as the ECHL playoffs begin.
03-03-2007 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
It's a new-look list for the Atlanta Thrashers with the graduation of Kari Lehtonen to the NHL, and trades of 2003 first-rounder Braydon Coburn to Philadelphia and 2005 first-rounder Alex Bourret to the New York Rangers.
02-06-2007 - Thrashers NCAA prospects update
The Thrashers have six forwards and two defensemen in the NCAA, comprised of four seniors, two juniors, one sophomore and one freshman.
12-25-2006 - Thrashers AHL prospects update
After missing the playoffs last season, the Chicago Wolves are 23-7-1-1, with an even more impressive 8-1-0-1 in the last 10 games.
12-21-2006 - Bourret turns the corner for the Wolves
Atlanta Thrashers 2005 first-round draft pick Alex Bourret had a lot of adjusting to do this season with the AHL Chicago Wolves.
12-03-2006 - Thrashers ECHL prospects update
Five Atlanta Thrasher prospects are currently playing for the nearby ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators, including two goaltenders, two forwards, and one defenseman.
11-24-2006 - Thrashers junior prospects update
The Atlanta Thrashers have seven prospects in the CHL and three in the USHL.
11-09-2006 - Fretter successful in new but familiar situation
Former Thrashers draftee Colton Fretter is currently tied for third in rookie scoring in the ECHL with seven goals and three assists in nine games.
10-02-2006 - Thrashers training camp prospects review
On opening night, just one Atlanta Thrashers prospect will be in the active line-up: goaltender Kari Lehtonen.
09-26-2006 - Chicago Wolves 2006-07 season preview
The Chicago Wolves 2006-07 roster will be quite different than that of last season, as only one of the team’s top nine scorers returns to the team.
09-19-2006 - Newcomer Crabb passes character tests
Two former teammates also in Atlanta's system gave free agent Joey Crabb good character references prior to his signing.
09-10-2006 - Thrashers training camp preview
All eyes will be on Kari Lehtonen as the Atlanta Thrashers open training camp this week.
07-30-2006 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
Hockey’s Future’s Atlanta Thrashers Top 20 prospects list includes three players selected in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
07-14-2006 - Thrashers 2006 Prospects Development Camp review
The Atlanta Thrashers held their annual Prospects Development Camp July 7-13.
07-11-2006 - Lewis leaves good impression on way back to Dartmouth
Defenseman Grant Lewis is having a fantastic Prospects Development Camp.
07-10-2006 - Q&A with Chad Denny
Defenseman Chad Denny impresses the crowd at Thrashers Prospect Development Camp.
06-29-2006 - Thrashers 2006 draft review
True to their acknowledged organizational needs, the Atlanta Thrashers stocked up on skilled centers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-18-2006 - Thrashers 2006 draft preview
The Atlanta Thrashers hold the No. 12 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-15-2006 - Thrashers busy with contract negotiations
Update on who is, and who isn't, in line for a contract with the Atlanta Thrashers this summer.
06-11-2006 - Desbiens learned pro game well with Gwinnett
Guillaume Desbiens finished tied for first in goals amongst ECHL rookies with 33 playing for the Gwinnett Gladiators.
06-07-2006 - Thrashers 2001 draft evaluation
In 2001, the Atlanta Thrashers yielded a solid NHL goaltender in Pasi Nurminen, and a superstar in Ilya Kovalchuk.
06-02-2006 - Gladiators fall to Aces in ECHL Kelly Cup Finals
The Alaska Aces, first-year affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, won the 2006 Kelly Cup Championship on Thursday beating the Gwinnett Gladiators 4-1 in the final series. Gwinnett is the third-year affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers.
05-17-2006 - Thrashers AHL/ECHL prospects season review
A look at 12 Thrashers prospects who played in the minor leagues this season.
04-22-2006 - Thrashers 2005-06 rookie review
The Atlanta Thrashers had eight rookies who spent time with the team this season, three of them goaltenders.
03-31-2006 - Thrashers CHL prospects season review
The CHL was a showcase for Atlanta Thrashers prospects this season, including two goaltenders who led a league this year, Dan Turple and Ondrej Pavelec.
03-11-2006 - Thrashers news and notes
The playoff outlook for several amateur players, trade deadline news, and a glance at Matt Siddall.
03-07-2006 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
Kari Lehtonen continues to top the Atlanta Thrashers Top 20 prospects list due to his injury-shortened season.
02-17-2006 - Pospisil shining in transition to North America
Atlanta Thrashers 2005 draftee Tomas Pospisil is having a terrific rookie season with the OHL Sarnia Sting.
01-26-2006 - Turple finishes junior career strongly
A sixth round draft choice of the Atlanta Thrashers in 2004, the 6’6, 230 pound native of Hamilton, Ontario, has paid his dues for four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League.
01-22-2006 - Thrashers NCAA prospects update
The Atlanta Thrashers have 10 prospects competing in the NCAA this season, including Brett Sterling, a Hobey Baker hopeful.
01-06-2006 - Thrashers 2006 WJC prospects review
Three Atlanta Thrashers prospects saw playing time in the 2006 World Junior Championships, including Boris Valabik, who tied for second in defenseman scoring.
12-16-2005 - Thrashers 2006 WJC preview
The Atlanta Thrashers will likely have four prospects participating in the 2006 World Junior Championships.
12-11-2005 - Thrashers ECHL prospects update
Guillaume Desbiens and Jimmy Sharrow are two of six Thrasher prospects playing for the ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators.
12-04-2005 - Thrashers AHL prospects update
A quarter-pole review of the Atlanta Thrashers prospects playing for the AHL Chicago Wolves.
12-03-2005 - Coburn working through tough times in Chicago
Thrashers defensive prospect Braydon Coburn was reassigned to Chicago at the end of October, a team that is currently struggling.
11-06-2005 - Thrashers CHL prospects update
The Atlanta Thrashers have 11 prospects competing in the CHL this season, led by goaltender Ondrej Pavelec of Cape Breton.
10-18-2005 - Healthy Garnett the starter for the Thrashers
Slated to be the starter for the AHL Chicago Wolves this fall, Thrashers prospect Michael Garnett, finds himself the temporary starter for the big club.
10-02-2005 - Chicago Wolves season preview
A look at the personnel in place for the 2005-06 AHL Chicago Wolves, a work in progress.
09-28-2005 - Four prospects remain in Thrashers camp
With Karl Stewart assigned to the Chicago Wolves, Kari Lehtonen, Braydon Coburn, Jim Slater and Adam Berkhoel are the four prospects remaining in Atlanta Thrashers camp.
09-19-2005 - Popovic makes a pitch for the Thrashers blue line
Newly-acquired from Anaheim, Mark Popovic is making a good case for himself at Atlanta Thrashers training camp.
09-18-2005 - Sipotz looks to build on strong rookie year
Brian Sipotz made an unexpectedly successful transition from college to pro hockey last season with the AHL Chicago Wolves.
09-16-2005 - Thrashers training camp update
A report from Thrashers training camp, the last day of a full roster which included scrimmages.
09-14-2005 - LaVallee carried into Thrashers camp
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months for Jordan LaVallee, selected 116th in the 2005 NHL entry draft by the Atlanta Thrashers.
09-13-2005 - Thrashers training camp opens
A chart of the groups skating at Atlanta Thrashers training camp, with notes from the first day.
08-30-2005 - Thrashers offseason prospect news and notes
Player movement, rookie tournament roster, and likely player placements for the upcoming season.
08-27-2005 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
Newcomer Alex Bourret takes a spot as the Atlanta Thrashers third highest ranked prospect.
08-20-2005 - Thrashers 2005 draft review
Atlanta Thrashers General Manager Don Waddell discusses the team's strategy and picks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
07-24-2005 - Thrashers 2005 draft preview
The Atlanta Thrashers have generally had good luck in NHL draft lotteries, and this year was no different, being awarded the eighth overall pick in the wide-open contest.
06-18-2005 - Thrashers AHL prospects season review
Twelve Thrashers prospects played for the Chicago Wolves this season, who lost in the finals of the Calder Cup playoffs.
06-01-2005 - Wolves and Phantoms face off in AHL finals
Category by category breakdown of the 2005 AHL finals, which features 10 former NHL first round draft picks.
05-23-2005 - Coburn makes easy transition to AHL
The Thrashers Braydon Coburn moved into a spot on the Chicago Wolves blueline at the end of his junior season and is part of the stiffling team defense in the playoffs.
05-07-2005 - Thrashers 2000 draft evaluation
The expansion Atlanta Thrashers only needed their first pick, in 2000 to make it a successful year, nabbing Dany Heatley.
05-01-2005 - Thrashers ECHL prospects season review
A total of 10 Thrashers prospects played for the ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators during this season, including NCAA champion goaltender Adam Berkhoel.
04-23-2005 - Thrashers 2004 draft class season review
A look at the 2004-05 seasons of the Thrashers 2004 draft picks.
04-09-2005 - Sterling happy for deserving linemate
Thrashers prospect Brett Sterling of Colorado College was a runner-up for the 2005 Hobey Baker award, which went to linemate Marty Sertich.
03-09-2005 - Ustrnul back to Chicago to fight for a job
Back in game shape after the latest in a string of concussions, Atlanta Thrashers prospect Libor Ustrnul will try to get back into a crowded Chicago Wolves line-up.
01-26-2005 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
Defensemen continue to make up the lion’s share of the Atlanta Thrashers top prospects ranking.
01-24-2005 - Thrashers AHL prospects update
A midseason look at the Atlanta Thrashers prospects playing for the AHL Chicago Wolves.
01-16-2005 - Thrashers ECHL prospects midseason update
Coach Jeff Pyle talks about the five Thrashers prospects have spent time with affiliate and neighbor ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators during the 2004-05 season.
01-02-2005 - Q&A with Jeff Dwyer
Thrashers prospect defenseman Jeff Dwyer, sent to the ECHL to get back into game shape after a groin injury, has suffered a relapse.
12-22-2004 - Thrashers NCAA prospects update
In 2004-05, the Thrashers have 13 picks competing in the NCAA, including Brett Sterling, ranked second in the league in points.
11-18-2004 - Thrashers CHL prospect update
Update on the eight Atlanta Thrashers prospects playing in the CHL this season, including Braydon Coburn and Boris Valabik.
11-14-2004 - Q&A with Brad Schell
Thrashers prospect rookie Brad Schell is off to a good start on the season with the ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators.
10-22-2004 - Gwinnett Gladiators season preview
The Atlanta Thrashers have assigned three prospects to ECHL affiliate Gwinnett Gladiators, including NCAA Tournament MVP Adam Berkhoel.
10-14-2004 - Chicago Wolves season preview
Kari Lehtonen returns to lead the Chicago Wolves in the 2004-05 season.
07-21-2004 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
Though topped by a goaltender, defense is the theme of the Thrashers Top 20 prospects list.
07-18-2004 - Thrashers prospect camp review
A look at how the Thrashers prospects performed at the team's fourth annual prospects camp.
07-17-2004 - Q&A with Guillaume Desbiens
Guillaume Desbiens, a 2003 draft pick of the Atlanta Thrashers out of the QMJHL, is attending his second prospects camp.
07-15-2004 - Q&A with Jimmy Sharrow
Jimmy Sharrow of the QMJHL Halifax Mooseheads is attending his second Atlanta Thrashers Prospects Development Camp.
07-15-2004 - Q&A with Mike Vannelli
Mike Vannelli of the University of Minnesota is attending his first prospects camp with the Atlanta Thrashers.
07-13-2004 - Q&A with Patrick Dwyer
Western Michigan's Patrick Dwyer is attending his second Atlanta Thrashers Prospects Development Camp.
07-12-2004 - Q&A with Dan Turple
Turple, a 2004 draft pick of the Atlanta Thrashers out of the OHL, is attending the team's nine-day development camp.
07-11-2004 - Thrashers prospect camp report, Days 1 and 2
A look at how the youngest Thrashers are doing at the team's fourth annual prospects camp.
07-10-2004 - Thrashers 2004 prospect camp roster
Atlanta Thrashers 2004 Prospect Development Camp got underway today at the Duluth IceForum in Duluth, Ga.
07-03-2004 - Thrashers 2004 draft review
The Atlanta Thrashers made nine selections in the 2004 Entry Draft, one in each round, including three defensemen, four wingers, one center and one goaltender.
07-02-2004 - Q&A with Thrashers European scout Bernd Freimüller
Freimüller sat down with Hockey’s Future just after all the picks were complete at the 2004 Draft to talk about the newest Thrashers and some familiar names as well.
06-30-2004 - Thrashers stock up on defense
The three defensemen taken on the first day by Atlanta were all smiles at the NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.
06-21-2004 - Thrashers ready for Raleigh
General Manager Don Waddell met with the Atlanta media and provided a bit more of a glimpse into the structure of the team’s draft list and dropped a hint or two about who is on it.
06-13-2004 - Thrashers 2004 draft preview
The Atlanta Thrashers hold the No. 10 pick in the 2004 Entry Draft.
06-10-2004 - Q&A with Thrashers GM Don Waddell
Waddell spoke to Hockey’s Future about the upcoming 2004 Entry Draft as well as player development on another busy day at the office at the team’s training facility.
05-23-2004 - Thrashers AHL prospect season review 2003-04
A look back at the season of each Thrashers prospect playing with the AHL Chicago Wolves.
05-21-2004 - Thrashers 1999 draft evaluation
A look at the Thrashers drafting success in 1999, the first team in a series of articles.
05-07-2004 - Thrashers ECHL prospect review
A review of the seasons of the three prospects the Thrashers sent to the Gwinnett Gladiators.
04-26-2004 - Thrashers new ECHL affiliation a very successful one
The Gwinnett Gladiators relocated to the Thrashers backyard and began a mutually beneficial affilation with the club.
04-11-2004 - Thrashers prospects final statistics for 2003-04
The final look at statistics for the 2003-04 season for Thrashers prospects at all levels.
04-06-2004 - Thrashers rookie review 2003-04
A look at the play of the eight prospect rookies who made appearance with the Thrashers over the course of the season.
03-20-2004 - Thrashers Top 20 prospects
Kari Lehtonen and Braydon Coburn top the ranking of Atlanta Thrashers prospects.
03-13-2004 - Coach Anderson on Thrashers prospects development
John Anderson, Coach of the AHL Chicago Wolves, comments on nine of the Thrashers prospects currently playing for him.
03-11-2004 - Q&A with Kurtis Foster
Defenseman Kurtis Foster looks to make the jump from the AHL Chicago Wolves to the Atlanta Thrashers.
03-09-2004 - Q&A with Karl Stewart
Winger Karl Stewart is a rookie playing for the AHL Chicago Wolves. He talks about how his season is going and what he is working on.
03-08-2004 - Lehtonen looks forward to NHL debut
Top prospect Kari Lehtonen has had a solid season in the AHL, despite three separate injuries. He looks forward to getting a try at the NHL level soon.
02-22-2004 - Thrashers prospects statistical update
Latest statistics and notes on Thrasher prospects at all levels.
02-17-2004 - Q&A with Paul Flache
Interview with Atlanta Thrashers prospect Paul Flache, a defenseman currently with the ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators.
02-02-2004 - Interview with Nathan Oystrick
Nathan Oystrick, a Thrashers 2002 draft pick, is in his sophomore year with Northern Michigan University.
01-04-2004 - Thrashers prospect update
Statistics and notes for all Thrashers prospects.
12-08-2003 - Coach Pyle evaluates the Thrashers ECHL prospects
Interview with ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators Head Coach Jeff Pyle on the Thrashers prospects assigned to the team.
11-22-2003 - Garnett adds a new look to his solid play
Thrashers prospect Mike Garnett is leading the ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators to first place, and has debuted a new mask that is a microcosm of his aspirations.
11-17-2003 - Thrashers prospects statistical update
Update on the statistics of all Thrashers prospects, professional and juniors.
11-12-2003 - Thrashers rookie progress report
A progress report on the five rookies that have played for the Atlanta Thrashers thus far this season.
10-19-2003 - Thrashers: Prospect statistical update
Early statistics for all Thrashers prospects in all leagues, where available.
10-11-2003 - AHL: Chicago Wolves season preview
A look at the revamped Chicago Wolves, AHL affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers.
10-08-2003 - Remembering Dan Snyder
A look back at Dan Snyder's career in the Atlanta Thrashers organization, and what made him a special player.
09-23-2003 - Thrashers: Preseason update and additional cuts
Atlanta Thrashers training camp continues with a preseason game against Carolina, and additional cuts to the roster.
09-18-2003 - Thrashers: Preseason gets underway
Phase 2 of Thrashers training camp begins as preseason action starts.
09-16-2003 - Thrashers: Training camp report, Day 5
Day 5 of Thrashers training camp featured two very physical scrimmages between the three squads.
09-14-2003 - Thrashers: Training camp report, Day 3
Day 3 of Thrashers training camp, with more results from speed trials and details on the goaltending workouts.
09-13-2003 - Thrashers: Training camp report, Day 2
Report on Day 2 of Thrashers training camp, including new face, former top pick Jason Bonsignore.
09-12-2003 - Thrashers: Training camp report, Day 1
Report from Day 1 of Thrashers training camp, with teams, lines, speed trials, and comments from coach and GM.
09-09-2003 - Traverse City Prospect Tournament, Day 4
Game summary of Tampa vs. Atlanta at the Traverse City Prospect Tournament
09-05-2003 - Thrashers: Training camp preview
Prospect signings, new ECHL affiliate, preseason schedule, and which prospects have a chance of making the team out of camp.
07-27-2003 - Thrashers: Prospect camp report
The Atlanta Thrashers hosted their annual Prospect Camp in Duluth Georgia July 10-19th. The camp was attended by the team’s three most recent first round picks (Kari Lehtonen 2002, Jim Slater 2002, and Braydon Coburn 2003).
07-24-2003 - Thrashers: Top 20 prospects
The new Thrashers Top 20 welcomes 2003 draftees Braydon Coburn, Jimmy Sharrow and Tobias Enstrom, as well as recent acquisition Anthony Aquino.
06-29-2003 - Thrashers draft review
Review of the nine players selected by the Atlanta Thrashers, as well as comments from General Manager Don Waddell.
04-22-2003 - Chicago Wolves vs. Hershey Bears Roadtrip Report
Games 3 and 4 of this first round match-up were played in Hershey PA on April 19th and 20th. The following is a report on the games, focusing on the Thrashers prospects involved.
04-10-2003 - Thrashers Prospects Final Stats 2002-03
Final stats for the 2002-03 season for all Thrashers prospects: AHL, ECHL, college, Europe and juniors.
04-08-2003 - Thrashers Rookie Review 2002-03
Statistics and analysis of the 15 rookies who spent time with the Thrashers in 2002-03. Forecasts of the likelihood of making the roster next season.
04-07-2003 - Thrashers Farmclub Roadtrip Report -- April
Game report on Thrashers prospects playing for the Chicago Wolves in Wednesday's contest versus the Milwaukee Admirals (4/2/03).
04-05-2003 - Thrashers Prospect Assignments: 2002-03 and 2003-04
Chart showing at what level each prospect played this year, and a back of the envelope guess at where they will likely be in 2003-04.
04-04-2003 - Thrashers Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses
As the 2003 Entry Draft approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of the organization, and see where the Thrashers' strengths and weaknesses are in certain areas. Below are the categories that Thrasher prospects fall into as far as the types of players they are.
03-27-2003 - Q&A with Thrashers Prospect Colin Stuart
Interview with Thrashers prospect Colin Stuart, a junior at Colorado College, had 13 goals and 10 assists for a career high 23 points this regular season. This total included 4 power play goals, team-leading 4 short handed goals, and two game winning goals.
01-21-2003 - Thrashers Farmclub Roadtrip Report -- January
Individual reports on Thrashers AHL prospects playing for the Chicago Wolves, from the 1-18 game versus Cincinnati.
12-04-2002 - Thrashers Prospect Update -- December
Updated stats for all prospects across the system as well as rookies seeing time with the big club. Also recent trades involving prospects.
11-10-2002 - Thrashers Prospects Update -- November
Cumulative stats for the 2002-03 season for Thrashers prospects in minor pro, college, and juniors.
11-10-2002 - Thrashers Top 20 Prospects
Goaltender Kari Lehtonen tops the Thrashers Top 20. Re-ranking including comments on each player.
11-05-2002 - Thrashers Farmclub Roadtrip Report -- November
Thrashers editor and writer go on the road with the Thrashers farm team, the Chicago Wolves, for a three game weekend. Article includes individual player assessments and stats.
10-08-2002 - Thrashers 2002 Season Preview
Overview of each position, rookie additions, and the 23-man roster.
09-29-2002 - Thrashers Training Camp Update #2
Third report from Thrashers training camp, with analysis of latest cuts, likelihood that the remaining prospects will make the team, as well as preseason scoring statistics.
09-24-2002 - Thrashers Training Camp Update
Second report from Thrashers training camp including answers to the questions posed in the camp preview, prospects who are helping and hurting their causes, and preseason game line-ups.
09-19-2002 - Thrashers Training Camp Report
The Thrashers are six days into Training Camp 2002. The crowds have been large and the scrimmages spirited. This update will get you up to speed on what’s been going on so far. Preseason games start 9/20 at home against Tampa Bay.
09-06-2002 - Thrashers Training Camp Preview
Ten things to pay attention to at Thrashers 2002 Training Camp and a list of prospects who have a chance at landing spots at the NHL level.
09-02-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Brian Sipotz
Miami of Ohio defenseman Brian Sipotz answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-25-2002 - Interview with Thrashers prospect Jeff Dwyer
Yale defenseman Jeff Dwyer answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-25-2002 - Interview with Thrashers prospect Stephen Baby
Cornell University's Stephen Baby answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-18-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Jim Slater
Michigan State's Jim Slater answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-11-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Kurtis Foster
Defenseman Kurtis Foster answered a few questions for HF during last month's prospect camp.
08-10-2002 - Thrashers 2002 Draft Review Part 3 -- Q&A with the GM
General Manager Don Waddell answers HF's questions regarding the team's picks in the 2002 Entry Draft.
08-01-2002 - Interview with Thrashers prospect Michael Garnett
The first Thrashers goalie to be "homegrown", drafted as an 18-year-old and go on to sign a contract with the organization, Garnett will likely see time in both the AHL and ECHL this year.
07-28-2002 - Thrasher Prospects Age Analysis
This article compares prospects with those in their own age group and analyzes their chances of making it to the NHL. It also examines the normal age of "NHL debut" and compares it to three other NHL teams. It should be of interest to anyone interested in prospects, not just the Thrashers fan.
07-28-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Joe DiPenta
Interview with Thrashers defensive prospect Joe DiPenta, picked up mid-year last year from the Philadelphia Flyers.
07-22-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Garnet Exelby
Exelby is one of the best defensive prospects in the Thrashers system. This interview with Exelby took place during the Thrashers 2002 Prospect Camp last week.
07-18-2002 - Thrashers Development Camp: Day 5
Report on Day 5 of on-ice training at the Thrashers 2002 Developmental Camp.
07-14-2002 - Thrashers Development Camp: Day 1
Report on the first day of on-ice training at the Thrashers 2002 Developmental Camp.
07-08-2002 - Lehtonen: Looking back to the breakthrough
Few players have had a draft year as eventful as Kari Lehtonen did.
06-30-2002 - Thrashers Draft Review Part 2 -- The Picks
Each of the 10 Thrasher selections in the 2002 Entry Draft are examined in this article, Part 2 in a series.
06-27-2002 - Thrashers Draft Review – Part 1 Overview
This article gives an overview of the Thrashers 2002 draft and puts it in perspective with previous drafts. Individual selections will be covered in a forthcoming article.
06-15-2002 - Patrik Stefan three years later
With the 2002 draft approaching, it’s a good time to reexamine a former number one pick. From examining the development of one player since the draft, perhaps we can learn a few lessons about expectations.
06-09-2002 - Atlanta Thrashers' 2002 Draft Preview
Preview analyzes draft history, strategy and projects the Thrashers likely moves in the upcoming entry draft.
06-04-2002 - Chicago Wolves Win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves completed a historic run to the Calder Cup with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Monday night, capturing the 66th American Hockey League championship...
06-04-2002 - Thrashers affiliates win AHL and ECHL championships
Thrashers affiliates Chicago Wolves and Greenville Grrrowl both won championships in their respective leagues. Article includes playoff statistics, analysis, and a discussion on the state of the affiliations.
04-10-2002 - Thrashers AHL prospect stats for 2001-02
Chart showing the final stats for the 2001-02 season for Thrashers prospects playing with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.
04-04-2002 - Thrashers prospect assignments
Chart showing current and projected 2002-03 team/level assignments for all Thrashers prospects.
03-28-2002 - Thrashers goaltending depth chart
Contrary to what most people around the NHL believe, the Thrashers are not desparate for goaltending. Milan Hnilicka is a capable #1 for now, and there are several other goalies with potential in the wings. Below is the current depth chart, with movement expected in the offseason.
03-26-2002 - Simon Gamache after one year pro
No Thrasher prospect causes a hotter debate than Simon Gamache. Having lit up the QMJHL, many believe he will go on to stardom in the NHL. On the other hand, he fell to the 9th round of the draft, did not perform well in the AHL, and ended up in the ECHL for part of this, his first pro season. With such varying evidence as to his talent and potential, it’s easy to see how differing camps could develop.
02-09-2002 - After Kovalchuk and Heatley: The other Thrasher Prospects
The Atlanta Thrashers have been one of the worst clubs in the NHL the last couple of years, and the privilege of this is getting low draft picks. GM Don Wandell certainly took advantage of this by selecting Dany...
01-14-2002 - Thrashers AHL Prospects
After a two game scouting trip, Atlanta Thrasher writer Holly Gunning gives her observations on the club's prospects playing for the Chicago Wolves.....
01-10-2002 - Heatley and Kovalchuk Excel to the Half-Way Point
Heading into the 2001-02 NHL season, Thrasher fans had two reasons to be both excited and concerned. Those two reasons were Dany Heatley (#2 in 2000 NHL draft) and Ilya Kovalchuk (#1 in 2001). Both were highly touted by scouts and management as potential superstar caliber players. For an offensively challenged team...
12-10-2001 - Norfolk Admirals Down Chicago Wolves
In the first visit to Chicago for the Blackhawks farm team, the Admirals dropped a 5-3 decision to the Chicago Wolves Saturday Night in Rosemont, IL. Tyler Arnason and Casey Hankinson each had a goal and two assists for the Admirals, who lost all three games on the road trip and fell to 2-6-0 over its last eight road games....
10-11-2001 - Wolves Defense Drowns Mighty Ducks
AHL Report writer Dorian Green checks in with an excellent report from the Wolves-Ducks game........
10-02-2001 - Wolves Embark on New Chapter
After ending a limited preseason schedule, (1-1-1), the Chicago Wolves prepare for their eight season on October 6th. It will, however, be their first...
09-27-2001 - Penguins-Thrashers Preseason Game Report
Guest contributer Marc Lapointe checks in with his report on the Penguins and Thrashers prospects in their first meeting this year.
09-22-2001 - Decision Time for Atlanta
The hockey season is 2 weeks from it’s start and the Thrashers have some big.....
08-15-2001 - Kovalchuk signs contract with Thrashers
NHL goalies have another nightmare to deal with.
06-22-2001 - Kovalchuck update
There are less than 48 hours until Ilja Kovalchuck will be selected 1st overall in the 2001 entry draft; the first ever Russian to be the top pick......
06-21-2001 - Thrashers Update
Draft day is coming in less than 3 days, will Atlanta GM, Don Wadell trade the pick???
06-15-2001 - The Thrashers draft preview
The Thrashers have a very young and bright future. In the past 2 drafts, Atlanta was selecting very high in the first round. In 1999, they obtained Patrick Stefan...
05-14-2001 - Thrashers Prospects Update
Two press releases from the Thrashers organization that give updates on how some of the Thrashers prospects are doing in the CHL & at the World Championships...
12-04-2000 - Thrashers Well Represented in Canadian WJC Tryouts
Four Thrashers Prospects earn tryouts with the Canadian World Junior Championship Team.
11-25-2000 - Simon Gamache Nets a QMJHL Player of the Week Hat Trick
Simone Gamache continues his great play in the QMJHL, netting his 3rd Player of the Week award.
09-06-2000 - Thrashers win 6-4 over Blue Jackets at Traverse City
With only two minor penalties and a few stoppages in play the first 12minutes of the game appeared as if it was going to be a fairly slownight without much scoring, fighting or penalties...
09-04-2000 - Atlanta Takes a Thrashing, 6-3 Detroit
I knew this game was going to be exciting when during the pre-game skateSean Avery was chirping to the Atlanta Thrashers every chance he got,stretching over at the red line instead of at the face off circle withthe rest of his team, yapping continuously...
08-23-2000 - Thrashers select Players for Traverse City Prospect Tourney
The Atlanta Thrashers have announced the players that will be participating in the Traverse City Prospect Tournament..
07-17-2000 - Thrashers Sign Restricted Free Agent Andreas Karlsson
Restricted Free Agent Andreas Karlsson re-signs with the Atlanta Thrashers
07-15-2000 - Thrashers Sign a Key Prospect
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed a key piece in their future plans. Adding Dimitri Vlasenkov, something that the Flames could not get done.
07-03-2000 - Thrashers Draft Report
The Man they call "Trader Don" may have earned a new nickname in Calgary, You may soon hear other General managers referring to the Thrasher GM as "Drafting Don". In the weeks before the 2000 NHL Draft, Waddell told everyone that he felt the Thrasher
06-23-2000 - Atlanta Thrashers 2000 Draft Preview
After an abysmal inaugural season in the NHL and a mediocre draft last year, the Atlanta Thrashers will look to build more organizational depth and acquire desperately needed talent at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft this weekend.
06-04-1999 - Atlanta Draft Preview: Rome Was Not Built in a Day
No this old adage was not referring to Rome Georgia, but the expansion team Atlanta Thrashers could benefit from this saying and hopefully some luck. The Thrashers would like to be able to draft a future star player and maybe have something to build
05-31-1999 - Atlanta Thrashers Expansion Draft Preview…
On June the 25th, the Atlanta Thrashers will load their team with one player of each NHL's team except for Nashville Predators.
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