Category Archives: Free Agency

Zubarev Officially Signs

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ben Wright

After weeks of speculation (it takes a while for the NHL to certify approve contracts of Russian player) the Thrashers have officially signed Russian defenseman Andrey Zubarev to an entry-level contract, bolstering the blueline and adding yet another player who … Continue reading →

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Bryan Little Re-Signs

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ben Wright

Restricted free agent Bryan Little has officially re-signed with the Thrashers and it’s being reported that he’s locked up for three more years. Little broke out in 2008-09 with a 31 goal season when the line of Little, White, and … Continue reading →

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Thrashers Sign Freddy Meyer

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Ben Wright

The Thrashers have added some more depth on the blueline, inking New Hampshire native and former Islander Freddy Meyer to a contract. The 29-year-old Boston University product signed as a free agent with the Flyers in 2003-04 and spent some … Continue reading →

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MacArthur Now a UFA

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Ben Wright

The Thrashers have exercised their walk-away rights in the arbitration case of Clarke MacArthur, making him an unrestricted free agent.  MacArthur was awarded $2.4 million but the writing was on the wall when the Thrashers acquired Andrew Ladd from the … Continue reading →

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Bits and Bites

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Ben Wright

- Paul Postma’s answers to your Ask A Thrasher questions are up and there’s some good stuff in there, even if the sandwich he chose as the signature Paul Postma sandwich is pretty much the chicken bacon ranch sub from … Continue reading →

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Thrashers Arbitration Hearings

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Ben Wright

According to the NHLPA web site arbitration hearings begin today. Here is when the Thrashers who filed are scheduled to have their hearings: Clark MacArthur- Wed, July 21 Andrew Ladd- Thurs, July 29 Ben Eager- Tues, August 3 Arbitration hearings … Continue reading →

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Kubina Returns To Tampa Bay

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Ben Wright

Last night Thrashers GM Rick Dudley suggested that there was still a possibility that Pavel Kubina would re-sign with the Thrashers but that won’t be the case. TSN is reporting that the reliable blueliner has returned to Tampa Bay where … Continue reading →

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Early Reviews Very Positive for Thrashers

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Ben Wright

The early reviews for Rick Dudley’s move are very positive which has to be exciting for Thrashers fans. – Craig Custance from The Sporting News gives out free agency awards – NBC Sports calls the Thrashers a winner on day … Continue reading →

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Thrashers Add Depth Dman

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Ben Wright

In a rather quiet move the Thrashers signed journeyman defenseman Mike Siklenka. Siklenka is a 6’5, 230 lb Saskatchewan native who was drafted in 1998 by the Capitals. The 30-year-old has two games of NHL experience (one with Philly and … Continue reading →

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Thrashers Sign Goalie Chris Mason

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Ben Wright

The Thrashers have signed former St. Louis Blues goaltender Chris Mason to a two-year contract. The 34-year-old was 30-22-8 last season with a 2.53 GAA and .913 save percentage. He finished all 61 games he started and played for team … Continue reading →

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