I know it’s wrong.

I know I shouldn’t.

I know it’s shameful.

But I have almost gotten to the point where I want the Thrashers to lose to get that No. 1 draft pick. It’s a horrible thing isn’t it? But there you have it. No, I’m not saying that I am actively cheering for them to lose because, in the moment, I just can’t do that. But after the inevitable loss, I console myself by thinking: We’re one step closer.

In other news, there was an intriguing article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Well, more like a blurb. Here’s what it said:

Captain Ilya Kovalchuk sounded Sunday afternoon like a guy who expects to be with the Thrashers for the 2009-10 season. He was answering a question on what it’s like to play alongside Slava Kozlov, who skated at right wing across from Kovalchuk for a short time on the power play on Sunday and for a little bit of time Friday, too. “Hopefully, Kozzy is going to play on the right side, because I think if we play together, we’ve got a good chemistry,” Kovalchuk said. “Maybe next year, he’ll go on the right side, and we’ll play together all year long.” Next season is the final one on Kovalchuk’s contract, and unless the team can sign him to an extension it’s unlikely he would be playing “all year long” with any of his current teammates.

I like the sound of this. I love the idea of Kozzy and Kovy playing together. I’d love to see more of it.