I am back, did you miss me? Nah didn't think so....

I started this blog with an attempt to try and to at least a weekly blog of my thoughts, feelings, and general information on the Atlanta Thrashers. I know that I slacked off a bit, well heck and whole lot. I guess I stopped blogging for a while because there really wasn't any new information to share. But now the season is close at hand. There is a The Traverse City tournament is behind us, training camp is in full swing and yes folks next Wed (Oct 1) the warriors of Blueland are returning to the ice at Philips Arena.

There are a couple of things I want to touch base on in this blog and then go on further in a future blog.

First thing is the new slogan. I may be in the minority, but I like it. I will say "Become one in Blueland" is not exactly as corny as one might think, but it is slightly corny. Do you know what the purpose of a slogan is? To get people's attention. The slogan doesn't have to always be a good one, more times than none the stupid, bad slogans stand out in our minds more. You have to admit, this slogan did gets people's attention. People have been so critical of the Thrashers and the Atlanta Spirit for not having an as campaign. Well here you go, it is different, they are getting it out there, people will look at it and remember it. SO I think that it is working.

Fans can never be made happy. Especially the fans of the Thrashers. They complain about everything and I mean everything! I often wonder when the Thrashers win the Stanley Cup if the fans will complain about not sweeping the other team 4 straight. I read the message boards on a daily basis, but I avoid most threads because of the high content of negativity. The players do feel this you know. Over the summer fans complained about the players, the uniforms, the arena, the management, the owners, the parking, the logos, too many STH perks, not enough STH perks, the select-a-seats, the ticket reps, the announcer leaving, the announcer staying, the team gear store, the staff, the arena food, the arena alcohol, tailgating, other teams fans, prices, giveaways, the ice, free agent signings, and I could go on. It is really ridiculous how negative this fan base is. My advice is to stay away from the message boards. Love your team, cheer them on, and let the negative bashers have the boards. But yes I will still read them and make a comment or two, but I prefer not to let those with heavy negativity try to bring me down.

I think having a third jersey is great, even if it is rumored to be maroon. SO what?? Maroon is one of the colors of the Thrashers, has been since day one. For those who say it wouldn't be Blueland anymore with a maroon jersey, remember the first jersey, the maroon one? They wore it in Blueland after that was established. It didn't matter then, why should it now? hmmmmmm It is fine, go ahead and complain anyway, it is what Thrashers fan do ;)

I attended the Town Hall Meeting last week. I was not too shocked to hear that Slava Kozlov had been injured. I could tell he wasn't 100%. He didn't play like it all, I knew something was wrong, though I thought it might have been something personal going on. It makes sense now, and I am looking forward to seeing Kozzy back to his former self this season.

I am now a huge believer in Coach Anderson. The man is a great speaker and I loved what he had to say. He wants to win, he wants to push this team forward, and I believe he will make a great push this year. He is going to turn this ship around. After hearing his talk I feel better as a fan and feel better about my financial investment.

Alright, I just touched on a few things here, but more blogging to come as we get closer to the first face off. Please feel free to comment. I love to debate and to talk hockey. Share you opinions, there are no right or wrong ones.

Until next time. GO THRASHERS!