Politics? How about nobody going to games and the team losing ridiculous amounts of money???
- Ihatebrianburke

It had a lot more to do with it.

Majority of support was in Northern Atlanta for the the Thrashers (mostly Northern transplants). There were people who stepped up who offered to purchase the Thrashers. They wanted to move them to Marietta GA. The owners would only sell if the group intended to buy the Atlanta Hawks as well. They did not want to do so.

The team was put into the city, which was a bad area to put them. Very little support in the city, plus the area is not the best. It is the same reason why the Braves are moving from Turner Field.

The original owners had no interest in owning the Thrashers and did nothing to help support the team. Not to mention there was so much dysfunction between themselves.

I guarantee you if the team move to Northern Atl, it would have had more success.

It had a lot more to do with it.

Majority of support was in Northern Atlanta for the the Thrashers (mostly Northern transplants). There were people who stepped up who offered to purchase the Thrashers. They wanted to move them to Marietta GA. The owners would only sell if the group intended to buy the Atlanta Hawks as well. They did not want to do so.

The team was put into the city, which was a bad area to put them. Very little support in the city, plus the area is not the best. It is the same reason why the Braves are moving from Turner Field.

The original owners had no interest in owning the Thrashers and did nothing to help support the team. Not to mention there was so much dysfunction between themselves.

I guarantee you if the team move to Northern Atl, it would have had more success.
- ImThatGuy

Hell Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Saskatoon, or any other town in canada would've had more success

How many teams are without a starter and back up? I don't see any real vancancies.
- Jeropotato

maybe Minny, Harding broke his foot kicking a wall being pissed off at a team mate. They invited Byrz back as a PTO bc of this...with Kuemper maybe KHL bound without his 1 way contract, they would be rolling with a shakey Backstrom and Bryz if he makes the team as their tandem

Not to pick on Minny, but it would serve many of us well if those guys sh!t the bed this year.

Wild Fans: Chill out. That was a compliment.
- Jeropotato

I would be ok with them having a slow start to the season bc of the goalie situation, Avs will need all the help they can get to lock down a wild card spot this season.

Even more valuable smith?

Really? Krug transformed our power play into an actual useful part I out game an Smith was invisible for the 2nd half of the year

Not to pick on Minny, but it would serve many of us well if those guys poop the bed this year.

Wild Fans: Chill out. That was a compliment.
- Jeropotato

They got Bryz coming to training camp so that's something.

Keep Calm and Chive On isn't even a real city in Georgia. Get a map.
- eichiefs9

this site was deemed NSFW from my previous employer and got me fired from that job.

Hell Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Saskatoon, or any other town in canada would've had more success
- Ihatebrianburke

This is true. It was a convoluted mess from the get go.

this site was deemed NSFW from my previous employer and got me fired from that job.
- zazzle

I mean the site is 99% soft-core. That's what smart phones are for...

They got Bryz coming to training camp so that's something.
- Dudestar

- DDM-Coga

Ok, hold still

Truly, he will be good for a sound bite or two, then the season will roll around and the beach ball will roll through his five whole.

Edit: I mean puck

It had a lot more to do with it.

Majority of support was in Northern Atlanta for the the Thrashers (mostly Northern transplants). There were people who stepped up who offered to purchase the Thrashers. They wanted to move them to Marietta GA. The owners would only sell if the group intended to buy the Atlanta Hawks as well. They did not want to do so.

The team was put into the city, which was a bad area to put them. Very little support in the city, plus the area is not the best. It is the same reason why the Braves are moving from Turner Field.
The original owners had no interest in owning the Thrashers and did nothing to help support the team. Not to mention there was so much dysfunction between themselves.

I guarantee you if the team move to Northern Atl, it would have had more success.
- ImThatGuy

Never been to Atlanta, but I hear the traffic is abysmal.

I don't see where Ellis would fit in MTL's defense...

Get a clue Ek. The oilers don't need or want another unproven left shot defenseman. Your rumour makes zero sense for the Oilers or the Bruins as they need to shed salary not an ELC.
You fail (e6)
- Ihatebrianburke

I think ek is talking boychuk not krug. Boychuk would be your number 1 d-man and Kelly would be a great 2way centre that you need. Five cup finals between the two of them would help your young stars and get you in the playoffs. The oilers as is will be booking t time early spring again.

I would be ok with them having a slow start to the season bc of the goalie situation, Avs will need all the help they can get to lock down a wild card spot this season.
- DDM-Coga

I hope Varlamov has the worst season ever for the goalie, just because
of that t-shirt he thought was smart to wear.

Never been to Atlanta, but I hear the traffic is abysmal.
- TheJerseyDevil1

If you are in North Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, etc. Its really bad. I don't dare go I75/85/285 between the hours of 2-7 PM. If an accident happens forget about getting to your destination on time.

I am southwest of the city and traffic is not bad at all.


Add - For all of you walking dead nerds I am about 25 minutes from the set. It is its own city and they are doing some pretty cool stuff with it.

Either Chris Kelly or Boychuk would be great additions to the Oilers. They need vets for both spots.

I hope Varlamov has the worst season ever for the goalie, just because
of that t-shirt he thought was smart to wear.
- StargateSG1

I dont have a stance on the crimea crisis, and wont even pretend to know and argue one side for the other. Plus its just a tshirt, settle down

I dont have a stance on the crimea crisis, and wont even pretend to know and argue one side for the other. Plus its just a tshirt, settle down
- DDM-Coga

I am Ukrainian..
And I hate putin's useful idiots.
He should have stuck to hockey.

I am Ukrainian..
And I hate putin's useful idiots.
He should have stuck to hockey.
- StargateSG1

So should you, this is no place for politics talk.

Jets are the only team I can think of that really needs a goalie badly.
- Nucker101

Minny

Minny
- VANTEL

If they remove all the walls in the dressing rooms, they should be fine

I don't see where Ellis would fit in MTL's defense...
- GrimReefer

Same here. MTL has Markov, Subban, Gilbert, and Beaulieu to move the puck/create offence. Don't need a tiny MABstyle player like Ellis.

Same here. MTL has Markov, Subban, Gilbert, and Beaulieu to move the puck/create offence. Don't need a tiny MABstyle player like Ellis.
- SmielmaN

If the Habs got Ellis they could probably send Subban down to Hamilton to make room for him. That seems like the most likely option, IMHO.

Same here. MTL has Markov, Subban, Gilbert, and Beaulieu to move the puck/create offence. Don't need a tiny MABstyle player like Ellis.
- SmielmaN

After next weeks game against the bruins I think subban and markov will be on the injured reserve along with a few diving forwards.