A strong finish to the season provides the Atlanta Thrashers with a sense of optimism heading into the summer, though that optimism is still hinged on whether they can secure Ilya Kovalchuk's services with a long-term contract extension.
Off-Season Game Plan looks at what Atlanta may be able to do this summer in an effort to put forth a more competitive team, which could help keep Kovalchuk in Thrasher blue.
"We need to sign some free agents, spend some money," Kovalchuk told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I don't want to compete just for the playoffs. I want to compete for the Cup. I think this city deserves it."
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Off-season Game Plan: Thrashers
Off-season Game Plan: Thrashers
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