Let's talk Defense.

After losing a great D man to the Ducks today, one has to wonder, what's up with the Thrashers Defense? Admit it, you are going to miss Shane Hnidy, and really, there isn't a reason not to. I don't blame him for going to the Ducks, and I don't blame DWad for not making a better offer. DWad said there wasn't going to be much action after signing Whiter, Perrin, Klee and the re-signing of Slava Kozlov. Our lines seem pretty steady now that we have Kozzy back. Perrin will be "replacing" Jon Sim, and with the nasty comment that the Tampa Bay Sparks coach left Eric Perrin with, I think fans can expect an extra feisty Perrin. Having never seen White or Klee play, I really can't give must of a comment on either of them. I trust DWad though, not that much, but I do trust him farther than I can throw him.

So, let's talk Defense. We have Ken Klee, a veteran D man from the Avs, who, from what I've read (let me tell you, you just cannot completely trust the Internet) during the 2005-2006 season Leafs fans seemed to be pretty upset that Klee was traded. I read someone by one blogger that said it "killed the Leafs hope for the Stanley Cup". Wow. That's pretty heavy from a fan, usually fans don't say that unless they really mean it. Besides, he's doesn't appear to be an Andy Sutton type. Time will only tell with him, but...come on, there is a possibility that he could just be wonderful.

Besides Klee, it's X, Zhitnik, McCarthy, and we have Havelid. Oh yeah, all those possible prospects and such, but will they really step up when we need them too (and we need them too, if you ask me). I'm hoping that...well, we get a good handle on this, especially now that we've got the forwards (Sorry I said centers earlier, whoops.) handled, and all the holes there filled.

Oh yes, Prospect camp anyone? Believe it or not, I am extremely shy, so I probably show up until the big boys start practicing unless my dad will go with me to watch (Yes. I am still a dork. All you super knowledgeable hockey fans scare me a little.)

See you in Blueland,
Looters Jr

Got Kozzy? I do!

Well, it seems that once again, DWad was pulled through for the Thrashers. An excellent deal he made Kozlov, who we all know had to consider his family when thinking of moving to Dallas. Eat that Texas! (Sorry, My boyfriend's a Stars and Avs man, I kinda gotta hate on'em)

It was perfect timing too. My dad and I walked up and down Stone Mountain today, and we had a nice heart-to-heart about hockey and the Thrashers. What kept coming up was "What happens if we can't sign Kozzy?" and also "If you don't have good 3rd and 4th lines, all you have is your two stars up front and then nothing happens." or some of "Bet you someone will be screaming 'Wish we had Sutton out there!' next season." Ten bucks it's my dad. We got home at (around) 12:30, he checks tsn.ca...and within seconds I'm jumping up and down with joy. Look, believe it or not, you have a lot of energy after climbing a "mountain", and I could hardly contain my Slava Kozlov-fueled excitement. Don't sue me that I might have been a little more vocal than mostly. Okay...so now I'm a little tired. I had a great 4th, and you?

Blueland gets better everyday,
Looters Jr

A little Slava Kozlov

Oh! Before I talk Hockey, I have a fun game I used to play in my Acting one class! It's called I hate-I love. Shall we?

I Hate...Board GMs
I hate...New Thrashers Haters. Leave Perrin, White and Klee alone!
I hate...Fake Fans. Yeah, those who can't even try to believe in next season. You make me sick.
I hate...people who think Dwad is playing NHL 07 in Dynasty mode. Seriously, we never had the money for Gomez, Birere, or Drury.
I hate...waiting for Slava Kozlov

Okay, now it's the love part.

I love...The Thrashers, all of them.
I love...passionate, optimistic fans.
I love...getting a job interview!
I love...how my application for GSU will be reviewed soon!
I love...Hockey.
I love...Blueland.

It was a little hockey related, cut me some slack. I just get sick of hearing the fans whine about all the signings. Shut up and deal with it. I won't call myself a DWad lover, but I don't hate him. I have faith in his choices. If and/or when Slava Kozlov signs, who are the fans gonna thank? I bet the board will be praising Kozlov for a good choice. No one will be thanking DWad for a good deal. And if Kozlov leaves? It will be DWad's fault for letting him go, and not Slava's choice.

I just needed to get that out there. I'm done for now. I probably won't have anything to say until tomorrow after I climb up Stone Mountain in the morning. Woohoo!

Happy Fourth!
Looters JR.

P.S. I will not be posting until I find out about Kozlov because I don't feel like trying to explain myself for the actions of idiotic "fans". This is why I only read the board and do not post. I just think some people need to grow up and learn what building a hockey team is about.

Buck and Kincade

Alright Kincade. Give me something I want to hear. Let's not have anymore Ran-JAH fans calling up to the show. Come on DWad, I have faith in you. I know that, despite the work that you may have to do that this team will shape up nicely. I guess I just keep wondering if we as fans are putting too much on Slava Kozlov. I don't want to think about it because I am a little scared.

Alright. DWad's on now at 4:34 p.m.


Waddell, don't you dare say Kozlov who, that is not a funny joke.


And thank you DWad for giving us no more information...

Wondering What'd Going on,
Looters Jr

A prolonged wait...

And thus, the wait continues. Is anyone else in pain?


Or does it?

It's 4 p.m. and I am sitting, like most of you probably are, and listening the 680 the fan. I'm waiting. You're waiting. We all want to know...What About Kozlov? I still sit here with my Slava Kozlov desktop and Slava Kozlov as the background on my phone. I'm lazy right now in my Thrashers "lounge" pants. I hope that when out good friend DWad gets on the radio in t-minus 25 minutes, we'll get the info we need: Slava Kozlov resigned to the Thrashers. You know it's either gonna be that are that he's gone somewhere else. Of course, duh. Come on Kincade! Let's talk about the Thrashers! We only care about the thrashers. Let's get the ball rollin'!!

I'll be back during the broadcast.

Waiting for Kozlov,
Looters Jr.

Well...day one ends...

Welcome to 2 A.M. in the Looters Den, population: 1, Looters Jr.

I am more than sure that our wonderful GM DWad is still up too...he'd have to be if he was still trying his damnedest to re-sign Kozlov. I have to give Slava credit though. For a 34-year-old winger, he sure is putting a lot of teams on pins and needles, and trying his damnedest to clean out the wallets of the team willing to pay for him. I've only read rumors on the boards that Nylander went to the Oilers (Great, just great), which basically means we need to pay that money to Kozlov back. And why not pay him about 4.5 million+? Especially if we can afford to, and I don't see why we can't...come on people! I want the numbers, and all of them in writing with a figure that puts us over the cap with the signing of Kozlov.

Look, let's be honest, Slava Kozlov is not an asset that the Thrashers can afford to lose. Apparently (huh.), we can't afford to have him either, which I seriously doubt. Kozlov's a great
player and he'll go to who he thinks deserves him. I think the Thrashers deserve him, but then again I've been talking about karma, which (after the Gomez/Drury signings with the Rangers...) I will not be talking about anymore. I can hardly comprehend what I'm writing anymore...I just know that something good will come. In DWad we trust...right? For now at least, I'll see how I feel about that when I wake up in morning...I mean in a few hours.

Believe in Blueland,
Looters Jr.

Woah now!!

I have a mere suggestion for Thrashers Fans that frequent the message boards: Let's stop throwing out harsh words at Eric Perrin. Short, little FORMER Tampa Bayer or not, he is now an Atlanta Thrasher, so just deal. Same age as our four inch taller Dupuis, and from the same city in Quebec...doesn't this remind anyone else of the St. Louis-Perrin thing with the Lighting? Yeah, and hopefully tiny little St. Louis rubbed off on Perrin, who, by the way isn't a terrible player. Hey, maybe he can try to replace the pesky Jon Sim? He's a little shorter than Sim, but I don't see why he couldn't fit. At least it's not a far move from Tampa Bay to Atlanta. Too Bad Thrashers Fans hate Tampa Bay. Like I said, he's not a little spark anymore. He's a Thrasher now, so let's not find someone else not to like. I mean, Andy Sutton hasn't been signed by anyone yet (That was uncalled for. I happen to like Sutton).



Wow. News now is reading that Both Gomez and Drury have signed with the Rangers. Makes you hate the Rangers even more, doesn't it? Personally, I want to strangle someone. That's great, so Nylander's free. Whoop-dee-doo. Yeah, that's the only real good news. Maybe we can get Nylander. I still can't believe I'm saying that. So what, Gomez and Drury. God, what happened to Karma?! Can someone please break Sean Avery's leg? That would be some nice Karma right there. Personally, I hope someone chases after "King Hernik" like some are saying on the boards. Maybe he can get a salary he deserves for being a good goalie. He shouldn't have to take anything from anyone, unless that's a lot of money. Damn Rangers.


I'll be back when we've signed someone else. I really need a cold water now.

Looters Jr.