The more things change, the more they stay the same

I couldn't follow the Thrashers for about a week due to various projects, and during one of the most crucial times in the season. When this unavoidable hiatus began the Thrashers were fighting for their playoff lives, mostly unsuccessfully, just managing to keep one nostril above the water line. Well, that's still the same. I'm glad I didn't miss anything....

Only things that have changed is that the Thrashers apparently lost Kubina to injury, hence Chelios getting some minutes (no age discrimination there), and the Thrashers now have 3 games left. With time essentially out, I for one will actually be glad to be able to focus on other things for awhile.It would be nice to have my favorite team actually competing in the playoffs. But onwards to the offseason and next season.

How 'bout that Timmy Stapler? Stapleton has a goal in each of his last 2 games, both huge games, both huge goals, from a... well, from a guy.