The Czar Loves You

In Canada they like the Hockey. Upon hearing that the Thrashers had journeyed to Montreal, TSN interrupted the Czar in the middle of his morning Tim Horton's and asked him how much he hates playing for the Atlanta Thrashers. They got this response:

It would seem that the 25-year-old might welcome a change. The Thrashers have reached the playoffs only once in their 10-year existence, when they were bounced out in the first round in 2007. He may want to play for a proven winner, as Hossa did in signing with Detroit this season.

But Kovalchuk says no - he wants to keep playing for the Thrashers no matter where they finish.

"It's frustrating, for sure, but it's so easy to ask for a trade and go play somewhere else and play on a good team," he said. "I'm here from the first day of my career and I want to go all the way, so hopefully we'll do better.

"I've got two more years and I'm going to play here for sure. I love it. They treat me first class, the fans love me. I can't say anything (bad) about here."

Isn't he beautiful? We love you too Czar. Now please score a hat trick tonight against the Habs.