2006–07 Atlanta Thrashers season
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The 2006–07 Atlanta Thrashers
season began with the highest expectations in franchise history, even with the offseason loss of their second leading scorer, Marc Savard
to the Boston Bruins
. Veteran center, Steve Rucchin
, Niko Kapanen
, and Jon Sim
were acquired in hopes help fill the Savard loss. With NHL
superstars Marian Hossa
and Ilya Kovalchuk
and a healthy goaltender, Kari Lehtonen
, the Thrashers clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history following the Toronto Maple Leafs
' 7–2 loss to the New York Rangers
on April 1. The Thrashers had a highly disappointing playoff series vs. the New York Rangers
, as they were swept with losses of 4–3, 2–1, 7–0, and 4–2.
championship. Atlanta headed into the playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference
. They were eliminated from the playoffs on April 18, being swept by the New York Rangers in four straight games in the Quarter-finals.
win series 4–0
Goaltending
Goaltending
in Vancouver
, British Columbia
. The Atlanta had the 12th overall draft pick in the 2005–06 NHL season.
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
season began with the highest expectations in franchise history, even with the offseason loss of their second leading scorer, Marc Savard
Marc Savard
Marc Savard is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League , but who has not played since late in the season because of post-concussion syndrome...
to the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
. Veteran center, Steve Rucchin
Steve Rucchin
Steven Andrew Rucchin is a retired ice hockey centre who played for three teams in the National Hockey League, most notably for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
, Niko Kapanen
Niko Kapanen
Niko Klaus Petteri Kapanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre, currently playing for Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, and Jon Sim
Jon Sim
Jonathan Sim is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for HC Slavia Praha of the Czech Extraliga...
were acquired in hopes help fill the Savard loss. With NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
superstars Marian Hossa
Marian Hossa
Marián Hossa is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League . Hossa was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft; after playing for the Senators, he played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...
and Ilya Kovalchuk
Ilya Kovalchuk
Ilya Valerevich Kovalchuk is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger who is an alternate captain of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Drafted first overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers, he began his NHL career in 2001–02 with Atlanta and was...
and a healthy goaltender, Kari Lehtonen
Kari Lehtonen
Kari Lehtonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League...
, the Thrashers clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history following the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
' 7–2 loss to the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
on April 1. The Thrashers had a highly disappointing playoff series vs. the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
, as they were swept with losses of 4–3, 2–1, 7–0, and 4–2.
October
Record for month 8–2–3 (Home 4–1–1 Away 4–1–2)# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
1 | October 5 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
3 – 2 | Atlanta | SO | Lehtonen | 17,269 | 0–0–1 | 1 |
2 | October 7 | Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
0 – 6 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 14,239 | 1–0–1 | 3 | |
3 | October 9 | Atlanta | 1 – 0 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
Lehtonen | 19,817 | 2–0–1 | 5 | |
4 | October 11 | Boston Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
1 – 4 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 12,579 | 3–0–1 | 7 | |
5 | October 13 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
4 – 3 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 13,106 | 3–1–1 | 7 | |
6 | October 14 | Atlanta | 4 – 3 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
OT | Lehtonen | 11,995 | 4–1–1 | 9 |
7 | October 19 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
3 – 4 | Atlanta | SO | Lehtonen | 12,719 | 5–1–1 | 11 |
8 | October 21 | Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
2 – 4 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 16,178 | 6–1–1 | 13 | |
9 | October 23 | Atlanta | 6 – 3 | Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
Lehtonen | 13,102 | 7–1–1 | 15 | |
10 | October 25 | Atlanta | 4 – 5 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
OT | Lehtonen | 15,008 | 7–1–2 | 16 |
11 | October 26 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Lehtonen | 19,228 | 7–1–3 | 17 |
12 | October 28 | Atlanta | 5 – 4 | Buffalo Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
SO | Lehtonen | 18,690 | 8–1–3 | 19 |
13 | October 30 | Atlanta | 2 – 4 | Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Lehtonen | 19,285 | 8–2–3 | 19 |
November
Record for Month 8–5–1 (Home 4–3–0 Away 4–2–1)# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
14 | November 1 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
5 – 2 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 14,277 | 8–3–3 | 19 | |
15 | November 3 | Atlanta | 4 – 3 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
Hedberg | 12,834 | 9–3–3 | 21 | |
16 | November 4 | Atlanta | 4 – 1 | NY Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Hedberg | 12,394 | 10–3–3 | 23 | |
17 | November 6 | Boston Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
3 – 5 | Atlanta | Hedberg | 14,084 | 11–3–3 | 25 | |
18 | November 8 | Ottawa Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 – 5 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 16,253 | 12–3–3 | 27 | |
19 | November 10 | NY Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
5 – 2 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 18,545 | 12–4–3 | 27 | |
20 | November 11 | Atlanta | 3 – 5 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
Lehtonen | 20,034 | 12–5–3 | 27 | |
21 | November 17 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
5 – 3 | Atlanta | Hedberg | 18,545 | 12–6–3 | 27 | |
22 | November 18 | Atlanta | 1 – 3 | Montreal Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
Hedberg | 21,273 | 12–7–3 | 27 | |
23 | November 22 | Atlanta | 4 – 2 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
Hedberg | 11,284 | 13–7–3 | 29 | |
24 | November 24 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
OT | Lehtonen | 19,922 | 13–7–4 | 30 |
25 | November 25 | Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
0 – 1 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 17,053 | 14–7–4 | 32 | |
26 | November 28 | Atlanta | 5 – 4 | NY Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
OT | Lehtonen | 18,200 | 15–7–4 | 34 |
27 | November 30 | Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 5 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 15,092 | 16–7–4 | 36 |
December
Record for Month 7–4–2 (Home 3–1–2 Away 4–3–0)# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
28 | December 2 | Atlanta | 3 – 1 | Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
Lehtonen | 13,333 | 17–7–4 | 38 | |
29 | December 5 | Atlanta | 5 – 2 | Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Hedberg | 19,507 | 18–7–4 | 40 | |
30 | December 7 | Atlanta | 0 – 8 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
Lehtonen | 17,704 | 18–8–4 | 40 | |
31 | December 9 | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
4 – 3 | Atlanta | OT | Lehtonen | 18,687 | 18–8–5 | 41 |
32 | December 13 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 1 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 16,028 | 18–9–5 | 41 | |
33 | December 15 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
3 – 2 | Atlanta | OT | Lehtonen | 16,920 | 18–9–6 | 42 |
34 | December 16 | Atlanta | 0 – 6 | NY Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Hedberg | 10,452 | 18–10–6 | 42 | |
35 | December 19 | Atlanta | 4 – 3 | New Jersey New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Lehtonen | 10,116 | 19–10–6 | 44 |
36 | December 21 | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
3 – 4 | Atlanta | SO | Lehtonen | 17,328 | 20–10–6 | 46 |
37 | December 23 | New Jersey New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 5 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 17,548 | 21–10–6 | 48 | |
38 | December 26 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1 – 2 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 16,356 | 22–10–6 | 50 | |
39 | December 27 | Atlanta | 4 – 2 | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
Lehtonen | 17,132 | 23–10–6 | 52 | |
40 | December 30 | Atlanta | 1 – 4 | Buffalo Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
Lehtonen | 18,690 | 23–11–6 | 52 |
January
Record for month 6–5–2 (Home 3–2–1 Away 3–3–1)# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
41 | January 1 | Atlanta | 3 – 2 | Ottawa Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
OT | Lehtonen | 19,707 | 24–11–6 | 54 |
42 | January 2 | Atlanta | 1 – 5 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Lehtonen | 18,568 | 24–12–6 | 54 | |
43 | January 5 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
5 – 4 | Atlanta | OT | Hedberg | 18,545 | 24–12–7 | 55 |
44 | January 6 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
OT | Lehtonen | 15,642 | 24–12–8 | 56 |
45 | January 9 | Atlanta | 2 – 4 | Montreal Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
Lehtonen | 21,273 | 24–13–8 | 56 | |
46 | January 12 | Atlanta | 1 – 2 | New Jersey New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Lehtonen | 13,249 | 24–14–8 | 56 | |
47 | January 13 | Atlanta | 4 – 3 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
SO | Lehtonen | 18,639 | 25–14–8 | 58 |
48 | January 16 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 6 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 13,205 | 26–14–8 | 60 | |
49 | January 18 | Montreal Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
4 – 1 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 14,025 | 26–15–8 | 60 | |
50 | January 20 | Atlanta | 3 – 1 | NY Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
Lehtonen | 18,200 | 27–15–8 | 62 | |
51 | January 26 | NY Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 – 5 | Atlanta | OT | Lehtonen | 18,089 | 28–15–8 | 64 |
52 | January 28 | Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 1 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 18,598 | 28–16–8 | 64 | |
53 | January 30 | New Jersey New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 – 5 | Atlanta | SO | Lehtonen | 12,162 | 29–16–8 | 66 |
February
Record for month 3–7–2 (Home 0–3–2 Away 3–4–0)# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
54 | February 1 | NY Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 – 2 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 13,543 | 29–17–8 | 66 | |
55 | February 3 | Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 – 2 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 18,622 | 29–18–8 | 66 | |
56 | February 6 | Buffalo Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
4 – 3 | Atlanta | SO | Lehtonen | 17,881 | 29–18–9 | 67 |
57 | February 8 | Atlanta | 6 – 3 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
Lehtonen | 17,428 | 30–18–9 | 69 | |
58 | February 10 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Lehtonen | 18,630 | 30–19–9 | 69 | |
59 | February 11 | Atlanta | 1 – 5 | Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Hedberg | 16,839 | 30–20–9 | 69 | |
60 | February 13 | Atlanta | 1 – 4 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Lehtonen | 19,289 | 30–21–9 | 69 | |
61 | February 17 | Atlanta | 3 – 5 | Ottawa Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Lehtonen | 19,881 | 30–22–9 | 69 | |
62 | February 20 | Atlanta | 3 – 1 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
Hedberg | 16,228 | 31–22–9 | 71 | |
63 | February 22 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
5 – 4 | Atlanta | OT | Hedberg | 16,032 | 31–22–10 | 72 |
64 | February 24 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
4 – 1 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 18,774 | 31–23–10 | 72 | |
65 | February 26 | Atlanta | 3 – 2 | Boston Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
Lehtonen | 16,417 | 32–23–10 | 74 |
March
Record for month 9–4–1 (Home 8–1–0 Away 1–3–1)# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
66 | March 2 | Ottawa | 2 – 4 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 16,190 | 33–23–10 | 76 | |
67 | March 4 | Carolina | 1 – 3 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 17,783 | 34–23–10 | 78 | |
68 | March 6 | Florida | 2 – 4 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 12,566 | 35–23–10 | 80 | |
69 | March 8 | Montreal | 2 – 6 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 14,528 | 36–23–10 | 82 | |
70 | March 10 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Florida | Lehtonen | 17,927 | 36–24–10 | 82 | |
71 | March 12 | Washington | 2 – 4 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 14,041 | 37–24–10 | 84 | |
72 | March 15 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Philadelphia | Lehtonen | 19,122 | 37–25–10 | 84 | |
73 | March 16 | NY Rangers | 1 – 2 | Atlanta | OT | Hedberg | 18,457 | 38–25–10 | 86 |
74 | March 18 | Buffalo | 3 – 4 | Atlanta | OT | Lehtonen | 18,602 | 39–25–10 | 88 |
75 | March 22 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 – 1 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 16,367 | 39–26–10 | 88 | |
76 | March 24 | Atlanta | 1 – 2 | Pittsburgh | Lehtonen | 17,132 | 39–27–10 | 88 | |
77 | March 28 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Florida | SO | Lehtonen | 12,864 | 39–27–11 | 89 |
78 | March 29 | Toronto | 2 – 3 | Atlanta | OT | Hedberg | 17,062 | 40–27–11 | 91 |
79 | March 31 | Atlanta | 3 – 2 | Boston | Lehtonen | 16,218 | 41–27–11 | 93 |
April
Record for month 2–1–0 (Home 1–1–0 Away 1–0–0)# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
80 | April 4 | Washington | 3 – 2 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 18,783 | 41–28–11 | 93 | |
81 | April 6 | Atlanta | 4 – 1 | Carolina | Hedberg | 17,158 | 42–28–11 | 95 | |
82 | April 7 | Tampa Bay | 2 – 3 | Atlanta | SO | Lehtonen | 18,756 | 43–28–11 | 97 |
Playoffs
The Thrashers qualified for the post-season for the first time in franchise history, while also capturing their first Southeast DivisionSoutheast Division (NHL)
The NHL's Southeast Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Eastern Conference due to expansion.The Southeast Division is the only one of the six divisions that does not have a precursor from the Wales/Campbell conference era ....
championship. Atlanta headed into the playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
. They were eliminated from the playoffs on April 18, being swept by the New York Rangers in four straight games in the Quarter-finals.
Eastern Conference Quarter-finals: versus NY Rangers (6)
New York RangersNew York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
win series 4–0
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
1 | April 12 | NY Rangers | 4 – 3 | Atlanta | Lehtonen | 18,857 | 0–1 | |
2 | April 14 | NY Rangers | 2 – 1 | Atlanta | Hedberg | 18,803 | 0–2 | |
3 | April 17 | Atlanta | 0 – 7 | NY Rangers | Lehtonen | 18,200 | 0–3 | |
4 | April 18 | Atlanta | 2 – 4 | NY Rangers | Hedberg | 18,200 | 0–4 | |
Regular season
ScoringPlayer | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
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RW | 82 | 43 | 57 | 100 | 49 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 5 | |
LW | 81 | 28 | 52 | 80 | 36 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
LW | 82 | 42 | 34 | 76 | 66 | |||||
18 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||
RW | 69 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 63 | |||||
5 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
LW | 77 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 60 | |||||
2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
C | 82 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 86 | |||||
2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
C | 57 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
D | 82 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 66 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
C | 47 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 14 | |||||
1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
D | 77 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 52 | |||||
1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
C | 74 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 62 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
D | 46 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 55 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 76 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
C | 24 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 18 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
D | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
LW | 72 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 39 | |||||
0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
RW | 72 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
C | 60 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 20 | |||||
1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 72 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 63 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
D | 52 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 31 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 58 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
LW | 45 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |||||
0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
C | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 29 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 68 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
RW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
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3934 | 68 | 34 | 24 | 9 | 183 | 2.79 | 4 | 2075 | 1892 | .912 | |
1057 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 51 | 2.89 | 0 | 500 | 449 | .898 | |
Team: | 4991 | 82 | 43 | 28 | 11 | 234 | 2.81 | 4 | 2575 | 2341 | .909 |
Playoffs
ScoringPlayer | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
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LW | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
C | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
RW | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
RW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
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117 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2.56 | 0 | 69 | 64 | .928 | |
118 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5.59 | 0 | 73 | 62 | .849 | |
Team: | 235 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 4.09 | 0 | 142 | 126 | .887 |
Trades
June 24, 2006 | To Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... Jaroslav Modry Jaroslav Modrý Jaroslav Modrý is a Czech professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for HC Plzeň of the Czech Extraliga. He previously played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars and Philadelphia... Patrik Stefan Patrik Stefan Patrik Štefan is a Czech retired professional ice hockey player who was drafted 1st overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Niko Kapanen Niko Kapanen Niko Klaus Petteri Kapanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre, currently playing for Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... 7th round pick in 2006 2006 NHL Entry Draft The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006.... |
February 1, 2007 | To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Kyle Wanvig Kyle Wanvig Kyle Wanvig is a Canadian ice hockey right winger who plays for Augsburger Panther.- Career :Wanvig was originally drafted 89th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, but he re-entered the draft and was selected 36th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... Stephen Baby Stephen Baby Stephen Baby is an American former professional ice hockey winger. He played in the AHL with the Chicago Wolves and Springfield Falcons.-Playing career:... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Andy Delmore Andy Delmore Andrew Delmore is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for Lørenskog IK of the Norwegian GET-ligaen. In his 283 NHL games, Delmore has recorded 43 goals and 58 assists, totalling 101 points... Andre Deveaux Andre Deveaux Andre Deveaux is a Bahamaian-born Canadian professional ice hockey player with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League... |
February 10, 2007 | To Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Vitali Vishnevski |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
February 24, 2007 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Braydon Coburn Braydon Coburn Braydon Coburn is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Alexei Zhitnik Alexei Zhitnik Oleksiy Mykolaiovych "Alexei" Zhitnik is a retired Ukrainian-Russian ice hockey defenceman. Zhitnik has played more games in the National Hockey League than any other Soviet-born defenceman. He has represented the Soviet Union, CIS, and Russia internationally, and Ukraine during two NHL All-Star... |
February 25, 2007 | To St. Louis Blues Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for EV Zug in the Swiss National League A.-Early years:... 1st round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... 3rd round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... 2nd round pick in 2008 2008 NHL Entry Draft The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008... Conditional 1st round pick in 2008 2008 NHL Entry Draft The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008... (if Tkachuk re-signs) |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Keith Tkachuk Keith Tkachuk Keith Matthew Tkachuk is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played for four teams and three franchises in his 19-year career. He is one of only four American-born players to score 500 goals, and is the sixth American player to score 1,000 points.- Playing career :Tkachuk began... |
February 27, 2007 | To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Alex Bourret Alex Bourret Alex Bourret is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Wichita Thunder in the CHL.-Playing career:... 3rd round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Pascal Dupuis Pascal Dupuis Pascal Dupuis is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Free agents acquired
Player | Former Team |
F Jon Sim Jon Sim Jonathan Sim is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for HC Slavia Praha of the Czech Extraliga... |
Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
G Johan Hedberg Johan Hedberg Johan "Moose" Hedberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
F Steve Rucchin Steve Rucchin Steven Andrew Rucchin is a retired ice hockey centre who played for three teams in the National Hockey League, most notably for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.-Playing career:... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
F Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for EV Zug in the Swiss National League A.-Early years:... |
HC Lugano (Swiss-A League) |
Free agents lost
Player | Current Team |
G Mike Dunham Mike Dunham Michael Dunham is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently the goaltending coach for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
F Marc Savard Marc Savard Marc Savard is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League , but who has not played since late in the season because of post-concussion syndrome... |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
F Peter Bondra Peter Bondra Peter Bondra is a former Slovak professional ice hockey player. He was the general manager of the Slovak national team from 2007 to 2011... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
F Ronald Petrovicky Ronald Petrovický Ronald Petrovický is a Slovak ice hockey right wing formerly playing for Kontinental Hockey League team Dinamo Riga. He is currently with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
F Ramzi Abid Ramzi Abid Ramzi Abid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian EBEL... |
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Waiver losses
Player | Current Team |
F Jason Krog Jason Krog Jason Krog is a professional ice hockey centre currently contracted by HV71 in the Swedish elite league Elitserien .-Playing career:... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
F Denis Hamel Denis Hamel Denis Jean Hamel is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League . A former star in junior, Hamel has not been able to translate his scoring success in junior to the National Hockey League , although he has had... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Draft picks
Atlanta's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft2006 NHL Entry Draft
The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006....
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. The Atlanta had the 12th overall draft pick in the 2005–06 NHL season.
Round | # | Player | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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1 | 12 | Bryan Little Bryan Little Bryan Matthew Little is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... (C) |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Barrie Barrie Colts The Barrie Colts are a junior ice hockey team in Ontario Hockey League, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. There were two previous Barrie Colts team which played Junior A & B hockey in the Ontario Hockey Association, one from 1907 until 1910 and another from the 1920s to 1940s.-Original Colts:The... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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2 | 43 | Riley Holzapfel Riley Holzapfel -International:-External links:... (C) |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Moose Jaw Moose Jaw Warriors The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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3 | 80 | Michael Forney Michael Forney Michael Forney is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Colorado Eagles in the ECHL. Forney was drafted 80th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.... (LW) |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (from Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... ) |
Thief River Falls Thief River Falls, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,410 people, 3,619 households, and 2,091 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,760.0 people per square mile . There were 3,931 housing units at an average density of 822.7 per square mile... (MSHSL Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... ) |
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5 | 135 | Alex Kangas (G) | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Stampede The Sioux Falls Stampede is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League . Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the Stampede plays its home games at the Sioux Falls Arena.... (USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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6 | 165 | Jonas Enlund Jonas Enlund Jonas Enlund is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, currently playing for HC Sibir Novosibirsk in the Russian KHL.- Career :... (C) |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
IFK Jr. Finland | |
7 | 195 | Jesse Martin (C) | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Spruce Grove Spruce Grove Saints The Spruce Grove Saints are an ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. They play in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada at the Grant Fuhr Arena, capacity 2,000.... (AJHL Alberta Junior Hockey League The Alberta Junior Hockey League is an Alberta-based Junior A hockey league that belongs to the Canadian Junior Hockey League . It was formed as a five-team league in 1964. There are currently 16 teams in the league. The regular season league champions receive the Dave Duchak Trophy... ) |
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7 | 200 | Arturs Kulda Artūrs Kulda Artūrs Kulda is a Latvian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... (D) |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (from Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... ) |
HC CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow is a Russian ice hockey club that plays in the Kontinental Hockey League. It is referred to in the West as "Central Red Army" or the "Red Army Team" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army, popularly known as the Red Army... (Russian Super League) |
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7 | 210 | Will O'Neill (D) | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (from Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) |
Tabor Academy Tabor Academy Tabor Academy is a highly selective independent preparatory school located in Marion, Massachusetts, United States. Tabor is known for its marine science courses... (NEPSAC New England Preparatory School Athletic Council The New England Preparatory School Athletic Council was founded in 1942 as an organization of athletic directors from preparatory schools in New England.-Member schools:* The Albany Academy* American School for the Deaf* Applewild School... ) |