tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post113976980450034574..comments2024-03-22T05:48:26.129-05:00Comments on Braves & Birds: A Little Fight from the ThrashersMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365733949431139562noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-1139860893022515702006-02-13T15:01:00.000-05:002006-02-13T15:01:00.000-05:00They're also older teams, which means they might s...They're also older teams, which means they might struggle more down the stretch. Frankly, I think the Thrashers are more talented than either the Leafs or the Habs, especially when Kari is healthy and playing well, but the Thrashers' tendency to go in the tank for long stretches is worrisome. I also don't love the Thrashers' defensive corps; that's the major area that needs an upgrade in the future. Braydon Coburn, please get better.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365733949431139562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-1139843228724066532006-02-13T10:07:00.000-05:002006-02-13T10:07:00.000-05:00Oddly, I think the fact that other teams (Montreal...Oddly, I think the fact that other teams (Montreal and Toronto) have a game or two in hand may end up helping the Thrashers. More games in the crowded fixture calendar means a little more travel, more chances for injury, etc. This year there's an advantage to playing the games earlier (though you want to win those games). Will such a small thing allow the Thrashers to close the gap? Probably not, but little things sometimes help out.LDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416468186977171781noreply@blogger.com