Thrashers ink goaltender Pavelec to two-year deal

By Bud L. Ellis

Now that the Atlanta Thrashers had filled the veteran portion of their goaltending rotation, it was time to sign the young netminder the organization feels can be a star one day in the National Hockey League.

Ondrej Pavelec and the team agreed on a two-year deal Thursday that reportedly will pay the 22-year-old $2.3 million. (Read More…)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7:38 pm by bud

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Thrashers hope summer moves pay off this winter

By Bud L. Ellis

Fans of the Atlanta Thrashers are accustomed to seeing the team make a bevy of moves in the offseason, only to be disappointed with the results on the ice the following winter.

That comes with the territory when you’ve made the NHL playoffs just once in a decade of existence.

With that said, it’s easy to get excited about what the Thrashers have done this summer. (Read More…)

Friday, July 9, 2010 at 10:00 am by bud

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