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Ondrej Pavelec vs. Kari Lehtonen: Who Should Be the Thrashers' No. 1?

 
Atlanta seems to be torn on what to think these days about the man between the pipes. A pretty good arument seems to rolling along down on the AJC Web site on which goalie the Thrashers should keep, and then what to do with the other. I figure we should settle this once and for all and look at how the two are performing.   Kari Lehtonen Obviously hasn't played a game in a long time and it does appear that, after resting and extensive research, the doctors have found the root of his pain. They found portions of bones that were pressing on the roots of nerves. For anyone who isn't accustomed to back injuries or nerve injuries, think of it this way: When you are walking, imagine a four-inch knife stabbing you every step you take. When Kari is playing, he is an incredibly gifted athlete that has skill unmatched by almost any goalie in the league. He has played in 204 games and won 94 of those, which means you have a 50/50 shot of winning just when he is on the ice. His save percentage ... (link)

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