Blueland Blog (Free subscription) | 11/17/2008
HTML clipboard Is this what they call goaltending depth? Outside of Kari Lehtonen (no news on that front), Johan Hedberg and Ondrej Pavelec, here is what Atlanta has in the pipeline between the... pipes. Dan Turple, Chicago Wolves (AHL)- 3-0-0, 1.30 GAA, .956 save % Alex Kangas, U of Minnesota (WCHA)- 6-0-4, 1 shutout, 1.84 GAA, .936 save % Chris Carrozzi, St. Michael's (OHL)- 6-6-0, 1 shutout, 2.53...
ajc.com (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
Thrashers goalie Kari Lehtonen did not participate in the Friday morning skate and remains out with a bad back. He last played Oct. 30.
ajc.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
The Thrashers have recalled goalie Ondrej Pavelec from their minor league affiliate in Chicago and don't expect Kari Lehtonen to be able to play in Friday's home game against Carolina or Sunday's game at Philadelphia.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, With a trio of goalies—Kari Lehtonen, Ondrej Pavelec and Johan Hedberg—on their roster, the Thrashers have almost as many netminders as victories (five). Many NHL observers think Atlanta GM Don Waddell wants to deal one of his surplus goaltenders in an attempt to kickstart his floundering team.... There are teams with obvious goaltending issues—the Senators, Kings...
On the Wings (Free subscription) | 10/26/2008
From Friday’s home game versus Atlanta: From Saturday’s game in Chicago: I’m not sure which play excites me more: Hossa’s owning Mathieu Schneider and Kari Lehtonen, or the visual evidence of a developing chemistry between Hossa and his linemates. They’re both good signs, that’s for sure. #81 is warming up offensively while not sacrificing his responsibilities when [...]
The Anniston Star Online (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was a restricted free agent.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
from Craig Custance of the Sporting News, Just got word that the Thrashers signed goalie Kari Lehtonen to a one-year deal worth $3 million. It’s an interesting number because that means backup Johan Hedberg is on the books longer than the franchise goalie. continued
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
ATLANTA (AP) -The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.
ajc.com (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
The Thrashers re-signed restricted free agent Kari Lehtonen on Wednesday afternoon. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
Japers' Rink (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
Eurohockey.net has an interview with Finnish goalie coach Jukka Ropponen, who has tutored the likes of Kari Lehtonen, Niklas Backstrom and others. It's a great read, and of particular interest to Caps fans will be this passage:Q: Have you followed the recent paths of Semen Varlamov? He seemed to really gain from the experience of being trained by a Finn trainer. A: I was invited to work with
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
Eurohockey.net provides an interview with long-time Finnish goalie coach Jukka Ropponen, whose students (clients') have included the likes of Niklas Bäckström, Kari Lehtonen and Pasi Nurminen. Q: You have worked in Finland, America, Switzerland and Russia, which was the best place out of these? Hockey is hockey, I have enjoyed working in all different countries. They all have pros and cons so it is...
