February 27
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thrashers forward Slava Kozlov has requested a trade due to his lack of playing time and would be willing to waive his no trade clause, he told me on Friday. "I don't know if I'm going to be on this team or another team," Kozlov said. "If we can find a team which I like and which is good for me and my family I will go. If not, I'm going to be here. … With coach not playing me, what can you do? That's why I feel I could go play for somebody that needs my help. Is so, I'll waive my no trade clause." Kozlov's agent met with Thrashers general manager Don Waddell in Chicago before the team's final game before the two-week Olympic break."
January 27
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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After playing in 251 consecutive games, Slava Kozlov has now missed two in a row. The Thrashers' veteran forward was a healthy scratch again Tuesday against Anaheim after his consecutive games streak was snapped Saturday at Tampa Bay. Kozlov has 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) and is a minus-14 this season. Kozlov said Monday he was disappointed with the move and hoped to return to the lineup soon. Earlier his month, Thrashers coach John Anderson scratched forward Todd White for five consecutive games."
January 24
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Slava Kozlov's franchise record for consecutive games played ended Saturday. It was not a health issue that snapped the Thrashers veteran forward's streak at 251. Kozlov was a healthy scratch against Tampa Bay. "I hate to be the grim reaper," Thrashers coach John Anderson said. "I have to do what I think is best for the team at the time. Nothing is set in stone. Sometimes it helps players; it helps them get a little more motivated. Certainly I don't like to do it, but I have to do what I think is best for the hockey team at that certain time." Kozlov has eight goals and 15 assists this season, off from his pace of 26 goals and 50 assists of last season. Kozlov has a plus-minus rating of ..."