Category Archives: Draft

Draft Lottery Tonight

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Ben Wright

Tonight is the NHL’s draft lottery, and despite what many people think the winner does not receive the first overall pick. All 14 teams that missed the playoffs (including the Thrashers) are entered in the lottery and their odds of … Continue reading →

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Evander Kane Signs Pro Deal

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Ben Wright

The Thrashers have signed Evander Kane to his first pro contract, which shouldn’t surprise anyone given that there has been talk that he might make the team out of training camp.  Tavares, Hedman and Duchene (the top three picks) have … Continue reading →

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Thrashers Draft Link Round Up

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Ben Wright

Over the next few days I’ll be pulling together any stories I find about players the Thrashers drafted this weekend. Here is what I’ve stumbled across so far. If you find something I’ve missed feel free to pass it along. … Continue reading →

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Kane's Incredible Family

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Ben Wright

In my four full seasons of working with the Thrashers I’ve had a lot of great moments, but in terms of sheer emotional impact I’m not sure any of them top what I experienced Friday night when our video guy … Continue reading →

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Draft Thoughts

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Ben Wright

Pretty much all of the content we’ve produced from the draft is either here on the blog or on the Draft Central page. I’m working on one or two more things and then taking a much-needed break. After I’ve had … Continue reading →

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And We're Done

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Ben Wright

With their final two picks the Thrashers selected Alberta-born Levko Koper, a 6-0, 190 lb scrappy center with good hands and a nice scoring touch from the Spokane Chiefs and Jordan Samuels-Thomas, a Connecticut-born left wing who plays for Waterloo … Continue reading →

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Almost Over

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Ben Wright

This draft has absolutely flown by. Five rounds in three hours. Round seven will likely be over in 20 minutes or so. The Thrashers started the day with seven picks, traded one for three more to bring the total to … Continue reading →

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Second Round Picks

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Ben Wright

The Thrashers used the 34th overall pick to take big Swedish winger Carl Klingberg from Frolunda. He’s 6-3, 205 lbs and plays like a Canadian power forward. He has an edge, loves to hit, and has great speed. Here is … Continue reading →

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Watch Rounds 2-7 Live Online

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Ben Wright

Just a reminder that rounds two through seven will be streamed live on atlantathrashers.com today beginning at 10am. Any news items and updates that are top story worthy will go in panels 2-5 on the homepage. If you haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Chatting with Angelo

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Ben Wright

I have Angelo Esposito here at our table with me. We’re in the back row of the risers, as far from the front stage as you can be without being the stands. Something you might not have known- Angelo’s brother … Continue reading →

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