Thrashers Getting Some Respect?
I know that this will come as HUGE shock to JP at Japers Rink, but ESPN.com did a survey NHL players (approximately 20% participated) and not one Atlanta Thrasher made the list of either the Toughest Player or the Dirtest Player in the NHL. I guess they missed his treatise on the evils of Andy Sutton.
* Hossa was a runner up in the fastest skater, natural goal scorer, best overall athlete
* Kovalchuk was 2nd in the natural goal scorer and a runner up in fastest skater
* Hartley was a runner up in the Best Coach category.
* Mellanby came in 4th in as the current NHL player who would make a good NHL coach (impressive when you consider current Thrashers were not allowed to vote for their own teammate.)
I can't believe that Exelby didn't make the list of Hardest Hitter! I guess Eric Staal and Mats Sundin forgot to vote on this question. Looks like he needs to rock a few more opponents to get their votes.
To see the full survey go here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?page=07playersurvey
* Hossa was a runner up in the fastest skater, natural goal scorer, best overall athlete
* Kovalchuk was 2nd in the natural goal scorer and a runner up in fastest skater
* Hartley was a runner up in the Best Coach category.
* Mellanby came in 4th in as the current NHL player who would make a good NHL coach (impressive when you consider current Thrashers were not allowed to vote for their own teammate.)
I can't believe that Exelby didn't make the list of Hardest Hitter! I guess Eric Staal and Mats Sundin forgot to vote on this question. Looks like he needs to rock a few more opponents to get their votes.
To see the full survey go here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?page=07playersurvey
posted by The Falconer at
10:00 PM
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The Thrashers have impressive depth to their dirtiness - no real standouts. :)
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JP, at 6:38 AM
What about Andy "fount of all evil" Sutton? I can't believe that the Caps players didn't mention him. Maybe Mr. Green didn't vote in this survey.
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The Falconer, at 3:55 PM
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