Analysis
Rookie Camp Preview, Day One
The Thrashers will be hosting a rookie camp next week to get a look at which of their young prospects deserves a shot in the main camp. We take a look at four of those players (with the rest to come later this week.)
An Early Look at the Roster
With training camp approaching, it's time to take a look at how the Thrashers' roster is shaping up. The biggest question mark: will newly-acquired Stanley Cup Champion Dustin Byfuglien play as a forward or defenseman?
Updating the Thrashers Salary Cap Situation
Thrashers sit at around $46-47 in cap cost.
Prospect Camp Dispatch - Day 1
The Thrashers opened their prospect camp today, and we look at some of the more notable names on the ice.
A Look at Ladd
The Thrashers recently acquired LW Andrew Ladd from the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks. Ladd is described as a two-way player who likes to get in the crease, but do his stats back up that assertion?
Can The Thrashawks Score Enough?
I project each player ice time and points to answer the question.
Beware of the Winners Curse
Why the free agent auction USUALLY produces disappointment for the "victors"
Blackhawks Cap Crunch Will Force Trades
How Chicago ended up in their current fix.
Should the Thrashers Buy Out Todd White?
We do a cost/benefit analysis and say go for it.
The Thrashers and NHL Draft Success
A quick look at the Thrashers' drafting success from 1999-2005. How do the Thrashers compare to the NHL average over that period?
The Myth of the Late-Round Defenseman
There's a pretty wide consensus that defensemen are harder to draft than forwards and are easier to find in the later rounds of the draft. After a bit of analysis, that trend doesn't seem to hold up.
Thrashers Coaching Search Nearing Conclusion?
Where does the job search stand now?
From the Department of Obvious Statements: The Draft Matters
The Atlanta Thrashers have two picks in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. We take a quick look at why those first round picks are so valuable.
Early Look at Thrashers Cap Numbers for 2010-11
A rough projection of how the Thrashers salary could shake out this summer.
Thrashers Goalie Picks Excel in OHL
Two Thrashers goalie prospects step forward in the OHL
Building a Contender: Atlanta Salary Efficiency 2009-10
Where does Atlanta rank in post-lockout salary efficiency? Which players were a good value and which were not?
He Says, He Says: A Look at the Kozlov Controversy
After the Thrashers' regular season ended, LW Slava Kozlov made some rather negative comments about Head Coach John Anderson to the media. How much of what he said is valid?
Playoff Teams Vs Playoff Teams: Detailed Stats for West Teams
Detailed Stats for the West playoff teams: PP% PK% SV% ST% W% when playoff teams face each other.
Playoff Teams Vs Playoff Teams: Detailed Stats for East Teams
We look at Goal Differential, Shot Differential, Special Teams and SV% and ST% when playoff teams faced in each other.
Which Playoff Teams Did Well Against Other Playoff Teams?
Who beat up on weak teams? Who played well against quality opponents in the regular season?
Kovalchuk and Devils Come to Atlanta
A look at what has transpired in the two months since the big trade.
The Collapse to the Finish in the Eastern Conference
We look at the lousy Win % of East bubble teams since the trade deadline.
Playoff Standing Not as Close As They Look for Thrashers
We break down exactly how many points the Thrashers would need down the stretch.
How Would the Thrashers Get Into the Playoffs?
The Atlanta Thrashers looked to be out of the playoffs just a couple weeks ago, but a winning streak and some bad luck in Philadelphia has given them a second chance.
Autopsy of Thrashers Loss to Bruins
All four Boston goals came within about 5-6 seconds of a faceoff. The Thrashers were lined up for the faceoff and broke down in each case.
Top 3 Draft Pick Closer than Playoffs for Thrashers
Atlanta with 70% odds of being in lottery for #1 pick.
Free Falling Thrashers Playoff Chances Collapse
I officially stick a fork in the Thrashers playoff hunt.
Does Tobias Enstrom Not Shoot Enough?
Thrashers fans are constantly yelling at defenseman Tobias Enstrom to shoot more, especially on the powerplay. Problem is, Toby seems to be doing just fine without taking their advice.
Past East Playoff Battles After The Trade Deadline
A history and analysis of last 4 post-Trade Deadline playoff battles.
Clarke MacArthur Trade Analysis
I look at his ice time, scoring rates and career NHLE rates.