2010–11 Atlanta Thrashers season
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The 2010–11
Atlanta Thrashers
season
was the 12th
NHL season (11th season of play) for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Thrashers posted a regular season record of 34 wins, 36 losses, and 12 overtime/shootout losses for 80 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
for the fourth consecutive season. It was the last season for the franchise in Atlanta. The team was bought and relocated to Winnipeg
, Manitoba
for the 2011–12 NHL season
.
to President and Rick Dudley
to General Manager. Assistant coaches Randy Cunneyworth, Todd Nelson and Steve Weeks were also not retained.
Dudley made his first trade as General Manager on June 23, 2010. It was a major trade, a nine-player trade (including picks) with the Chicago Blackhawks
. The Thrashers receive Dustin Byfuglien
, Ben Eager
, Brent Sopel
and Akim Aliu
for Marty Reasoner
, Joey Crabb, Jeremy Morin
, the Thrashers' 1st-round pick (#24 overall) in 2010 and the Thrashers 2nd-round pick (#54 overall) in 2010. The Blackhawks, Stanley Cup champions, found it necessary to trade players for prospects and picks as they were in difficulty with the salary cap.
On June 24, the team named Craig Ramsay
as the new head coach. Ramsay, who had been an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins
for the previous three seasons, had played with Dudley with the Buffalo Sabres
during his playing career. In the following weeks the Thrashers hired an Associate coach, John Torchetti
, and a Assistant coach, Mike Stothers
. The team also hired Clint Malarchuk
as the team’s goaltending consultant.
.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Thrashers. Stats reflect time with the Thrashers only.
‡Traded mid-season
underline/italics denotes franchise record
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during the 2010–11 season.
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in Los Angeles
, California
.
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the 12th
Atlanta Thrashers seasons
The Atlanta Thrashers were an American ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They competed in the National Hockey League Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division before moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since their inaugural season in 1999 until 2011, the team had played its home games at Philips...
NHL season (11th season of play) for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Thrashers posted a regular season record of 34 wins, 36 losses, and 12 overtime/shootout losses for 80 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stanley Cup playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records...
for the fourth consecutive season. It was the last season for the franchise in Atlanta. The team was bought and relocated to Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
for the 2011–12 NHL season
2011–12 NHL season
The 2011–12 NHL season is the 95th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It is the fifth consecutive season that opens in Europe with NHL Premiere games. As with the previous season, three events are scheduled: two games will be held in Stockholm, Sweden; one game in Helsinki,...
.
Off-season
During the offseason, the Thrashers announced that they would not retain John Anderson as head coach. The team also promoted Don WaddellDon Waddell
Donald Waddell is the former, and last President of the Atlanta Thrashers and a former ice hockey defenseman.-Playing career:...
to President and Rick Dudley
Rick Dudley
Richard Clarence Dudley is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. Dudley was previously the general manager of several hockey teams. Dudley played in the World Hockey Association and in the National Hockey League. Dudley has also served as a head coach in the National...
to General Manager. Assistant coaches Randy Cunneyworth, Todd Nelson and Steve Weeks were also not retained.
Dudley made his first trade as General Manager on June 23, 2010. It was a major trade, a nine-player trade (including picks) with the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
. The Thrashers receive Dustin Byfuglien
Dustin Byfuglien
Dustin Ray Byfuglien is an American professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. His known nickname is "Big Buff," made up by his teammates...
, Ben Eager
Ben Eager
Benjamin Eager is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, Brent Sopel
Brent Sopel
Brent Sopel is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing the Kontinental Hockey League and previously the National Hockey League .-Vancouver Canucks:...
and Akim Aliu
Akim Aliu
Akim Aliu is a professional ice hockey player currently playing in the Winnipeg Jets organization. Aliu was born in Okene, Nigeria. Shortly after he was born his family moved to Kiev, Ukraine. Akim's family came to Canada when he was 12...
for Marty Reasoner
Marty Reasoner
Martin Reasoner, is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers...
, Joey Crabb, Jeremy Morin
Jeremy Morin
Jeremy Morin is an ice hockey left winger currently playing in the Chicago Blackhawks organization of the National Hockey League . He played juniors for the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League , where he was drafted in the second-round, 45th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the...
, the Thrashers' 1st-round pick (#24 overall) in 2010 and the Thrashers 2nd-round pick (#54 overall) in 2010. The Blackhawks, Stanley Cup champions, found it necessary to trade players for prospects and picks as they were in difficulty with the salary cap.
On June 24, the team named Craig Ramsay
Craig Ramsay
Craig Ramsay is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL from 1971 to 1985 and the final head coach of the Atlanta Thrashers.-Playing career:...
as the new head coach. Ramsay, who had been an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
for the previous three seasons, had played with Dudley with the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
during his playing career. In the following weeks the Thrashers hired an Associate coach, John Torchetti
John Torchetti
John Torchetti is the head coach of the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros and a former professional ice hockey player. Previously, he was the head coach of the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League , and the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL for the 2006–2007 season...
, and a Assistant coach, Mike Stothers
Mike Stothers
Michael Patrick Stothers is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs, and was the head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL and the Owen Sound Attack of the OHL...
. The team also hired Clint Malarchuk
Clint Malarchuk
Clint Malarchuk , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League between 1981 and 1992, and is currently an assistant coach with the Calgary Flames...
as the team’s goaltending consultant.
Playoffs
The Thrashers failed to make the playoffs and have not made the playoffs since 2006–07 season2006–07 Atlanta Thrashers season
The 2006–07 Atlanta Thrashers season began with the highest expectations in franchise history, even with the offseason loss of their second leading scorer, Marc Savard to the Boston Bruins. Veteran center, Steve Rucchin, Niko Kapanen, and Jon Sim were acquired in hopes help fill the Savard loss...
.
Pre-season
Regular season
| 2010-11 Game Log: 24-19-9, 57 Points (Home: 12-9-5; Road: 12-10-4) | |
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| 2010–11 Schedule |
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Skaters
| Regular season | ||||||
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| ss="wikitable sortable" width="100%"> | ||||||
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 81 | 29 | 30 | 59 | -10 | 39 | |
| 81 | 20 | 33 | 53 | -2 | 93 | |
| 72 | 10 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 54 | |
| 76 | 18 | 30 | 48 | 11 | 33 | |
| 73 | 19 | 24 | 43 | -12 | 68 | |
| 76 | 16 | 25 | 41 | -17 | 42 | |
| 80 | 14 | 25 | 39 | -10 | 55 | |
| ‡ | 59 | 14 | 20 | 34 | -16 | 35 |
| ‡ | 52 | 11 | 18 | 29 | -11 | 6 |
| 74 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -12 | 27 | |
| 82 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 24 | |
| 82 | 9 | 10 | 19 | -4 | 77 | |
| 82 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -15 | 22 | |
| 71 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -27 | 29 | |
| † | 23 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 14 |
| 36 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 19 | |
| 69 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 87 | |
| ‡ | 36 | 7 | 3 | 10 | -11 | 12 |
| ‡ | 34 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 77 |
| 45 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 12 | |
| ‡ | 59 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 16 |
| † | 18 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 8 | |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 9 | |
| 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4 | |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 4 | |
| † | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| † | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -8 | 24 |
| ‡ | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| ‡ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| ss="wikitable sortable" width="100%"> | |||||||||||||
| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SHO | G | A | PIM |
| 58 | 3225 | 21 | 23 | 9 | 147 | 2.73 | 1705 | .914% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 33 | 1682 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 95 | 3.39 | 882 | .892% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4.11 | 36 | .861% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Thrashers. Stats reflect time with the Thrashers only.
‡Traded mid-season
underline/italics denotes franchise record
Records
| Player | Record (Amount) | Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Tobias Enstrom Tobias Enström Ulf Tobias Enström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Most consecutive games played in franchse history (253) | October 22, 2010 |
| Ondrej Pavelec Ondrej Pavelec Ondřej Pavelec is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender, who plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Most consecutive victories in franchse history (6) | November 30, 2010 |
| Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Ray Byfuglien is an American professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. His known nickname is "Big Buff," made up by his teammates... |
Most goals in a single season by a defenseman in franchse history (11) | December 13, 2010 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Alexander Burmistrov | 1st Career NHL Game | October 8, 2010 |
| Nigel Dawes Nigel Dawes Nigel Dawes is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for Barys Astana. Before joining Barys, he played for the Montreal Canadiens, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League... |
200th Career NHL Game | October 8, 2010 |
| Anthony Stewart | 1st Career NHL Hat Trick | October 15, 2010 |
| Rich Peverley Rich Peverley Rich Peverley is a professional ice hockey player currently with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Peverley spent four years with the St. Lawrence University hockey team, before he turned pro, and played three years for several teams in both the ECHL and American Hockey League... |
200th Career NHL Game | October 20, 2010 |
| Alexander Burmistrov | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
October 27, 2010 |
| Alexander Burmistrov | 1st Career NHL Goal | October 29, 2010 |
| Brent Sopel Brent Sopel Brent Sopel is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing the Kontinental Hockey League and previously the National Hockey League .-Vancouver Canucks:... |
600th Career NHL Game | November 3, 2010 |
| Niclas Bergfors | 100th Career NHL Game | November 4, 2010 |
| Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . He was originally drafted in 2004 by the Carolina Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup with them in 2006... |
100th Career NHL Assist | November 21, 2010 |
| Eric Boulton Eric Boulton Eric Boulton is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the New Jersey Devils.-Playing career:Boulton was drafted in the ninth round, 234th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. Boulton recorded his first career hat trick on December 18, 2010, scoring 3 goals... |
500th Career NHL Game | December 2, 2010 |
| Chris Thorburn Chris Thorburn Chris Thorburn is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
300th Career NHL Game | December 6, 2010 |
| Eric Boulton | 1st Career NHL Hat Trick | December 18, 2010 |
| Evander Kane Evander Kane Evander Kane is a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Selected fourth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Thrashers, he was drafted from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League .During his major junior career, he won... |
100th Career NHL Game | December 21, 2010 |
| Patrice Cormier Patrice Cormier Patrice Victor Cormier is an ice hockey forward currently a member of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. He was drafted in the second round, 54th overall, by the New Jersey Devils at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He was the captain at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships of... |
1st Career NHL Game | December 28, 2010 |
| Jim Slater Jim Slater James Derrick Slater is an investor.Trained as a chartered accountant, he worked for Leyland Motors and became famous for writing an investment column in The Sunday Telegraph under the nom de plume of The Capitalist, where he described his own portfolio... |
100th Career NHL Point | December 28, 2010 |
| Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Ray Byfuglien is an American professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. His known nickname is "Big Buff," made up by his teammates... |
300th Career NHL Game | December 30, 2010 |
| Patrice Cormier | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
January 2, 2011 |
| Patrice Cormier | 1st Career NHL Goal | January 7, 2011 |
| Tim Stapleton Tim Stapleton Timothy Gabriel Stapleton is an American professional ice hockey center who is currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Assist | January 22, 2011 |
| Ondrej Pavelec Ondrej Pavelec Ondřej Pavelec is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender, who plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Game | February 1, 2011 |
| Tobias Enstrom Tobias Enström Ulf Tobias Enström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
300th Career NHL Game | February 19, 2011 |
| Nik Antropov Nik Antropov Nikolai Aleksandrovich Antropov is a Kazakhstani-Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League... |
400th Career NHL Point | February 23, 2011 |
| Paul Postma Paul Postma Paul Postma is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League . He was drafted 205th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and is a prospect for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | March 9, 2011 |
| Rob Schremp Rob Schremp Robert Schremp is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing for Modo Hockey of the Elitserien . He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and has spent time with the New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers organizations more... |
100th Career NHL Game | March 9, 2011 |
| Andrew Ladd | 200th Career NHL Point | March 11, 2011 |
| Ben Maxwell Ben Maxwell Benjamin Maxwell is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
March 27, 2011 |
| Mark Stuart | 300th Career NHL Game | March 29, 2011 |
| Andrey Zubarev Andrei Zubarev Andrey Zubarev is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League . He previously played in 4 games in the National Hockey League with the Atlanta Thrashers during the season.-Playing career:Zubarev was drafted 187th overall in... |
1st Career NHL Game | April 5, 2011 |
| Andrew Ladd | 400th Career NHL Game | April 7, 2011 |
| Andrey Zubarev | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
April 7, 2011 |
| Carl Klingberg Carl Klingberg Carl Klingberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward, currently playing for the St. John's IceCaps in the American Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | April 10, 2011 |
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Ondrej Pavelec Ondrej Pavelec Ondřej Pavelec is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender, who plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
NHL First Star of the Week | November 29, 2010 |
| Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Ray Byfuglien is an American professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. His known nickname is "Big Buff," made up by his teammates... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | November 29, 2010 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | NHL Third Star of the Month (November) | December 1, 2010 |
Final roster
Updated April 10, 2011.|}
Transactions
The Thrashers have been involved in the following transactions2010–11 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2010–11 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable. Players who have retired are also...
during the 2010–11 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 24, 2010 | To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Marty Reasoner Marty Reasoner Martin Reasoner, is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers... Joey Crabb Jeremy Morin Jeremy Morin Jeremy Morin is an ice hockey left winger currently playing in the Chicago Blackhawks organization of the National Hockey League . He played juniors for the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League , where he was drafted in the second-round, 45th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the... 1st-round pick (#24 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 2nd-round pick (#54 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Ray Byfuglien is an American professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. His known nickname is "Big Buff," made up by his teammates... Ben Eager Ben Eager Benjamin Eager is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Brent Sopel Brent Sopel Brent Sopel is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing the Kontinental Hockey League and previously the National Hockey League .-Vancouver Canucks:... Akim Aliu Akim Aliu Akim Aliu is a professional ice hockey player currently playing in the Winnipeg Jets organization. Aliu was born in Okene, Nigeria. Shortly after he was born his family moved to Kiev, Ukraine. Akim's family came to Canada when he was 12... |
| June 26, 2010 | To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 5th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... 6th-round pick (#155 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 6th-round pick (#160 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| June 26, 2010 | To Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... 6th-round pick (#158 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... 6th-round pick (#169 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 7th-round pick (#199 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| July 1, 2010 | To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Ivan Vishnevskiy Ivan Vishnevskiy (ice hockey) Ivan Vishnevskiy is a Russian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing in the Kontinental Hockey League with Atlant Mytishchi.-Playing career:... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . He was originally drafted in 2004 by the Carolina Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup with them in 2006... |
| August 2, 2010 | To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Todd White Todd White Todd White is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played junior hockey for the Kanata Valley Lazers of the CJHL before heading to Clarkson University on a scholarship. As a senior, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.-Playing career:Todd White signed as a free agent with... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Donald Brashear Donald Brashear Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was... Patrick Rissmiller |
| September 1, 2010 | To Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Grant Lewis Grant Lewis Grant Lewis is an professional ice hockey defenseman currently with the Nashville Predators organization of the National Hockey League.-Early life:Lewis, who is Jewish, was born and raised in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania.... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Ian McKenzie |
| January 18, 2011 | To San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Ben Eager Ben Eager Benjamin Eager is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... 5th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| February 18, 2011 | To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Rich Peverley Rich Peverley Rich Peverley is a professional ice hockey player currently with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Peverley spent four years with the St. Lawrence University hockey team, before he turned pro, and played three years for several teams in both the ECHL and American Hockey League... Boris Valabik Boris Valabik Boris Valábik is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.-Playing career:Valabik was drafted 10th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Mark Stuart Blake Wheeler Blake Wheeler Blake James Wheeler is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round, fifth overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Early career:Wheeler attended Breck School his... |
| February 24, 2011 | To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Nigel Dawes Nigel Dawes Nigel Dawes is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for Barys Astana. Before joining Barys, he played for the Montreal Canadiens, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League... Brent Sopel Brent Sopel Brent Sopel is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing the Kontinental Hockey League and previously the National Hockey League .-Vancouver Canucks:... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Ben Maxwell Ben Maxwell Benjamin Maxwell is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... 4th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| February 28, 2011 | To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Niclas Bergfors Patrick Rissmiller |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Radek Dvorak Radek Dvorak Radek Dvořák is a Czech professional ice hockey currently a member of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... 5th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| February 28, 2011 | To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Drew MacIntyre Drew MacIntyre Drew MacIntyre is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League within the Buffalo Sabres organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:MacIntyre played his entire junior hockey career in the Quebec Major... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Brett Festerling Brett Festerling Brett Festerling is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays in the Winnipeg Jets organization.-Playing career:... |
| February 28, 2011 | To Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... Fredrik Modin Fredrik Modin Fredrik "Freddy" Modin is a Swedish former professional ice hockey left winger, who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League and most notably won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2003–04 season.... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... 7th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
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Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Fredrik Pettersson Fredrik Pettersson John Fredrik Michael Pettersson is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger. During the 2010 season, Pettersson played for Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. He is officially listed as standing and weighing .... |
Frölunda HC Frölunda HC Frölunda Hockey Club, also known as the Frölunda Indians, are a Swedish professional ice hockey club based in Gothenburg. They are currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Elitserien, where they have played the majority of the seasons during its existence. The last time they played in the... |
2 years, $1.23 million entry-level contract |
| Chris Mason | St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade... |
2 years, $3.7 million |
| Mike Siklenka Mike Siklenka Michael Siklenka is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Klagenfurt AC of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
EC Red Bull Salzburg | 1 year, $500,000 |
| Jared Ross Jared Ross Jared Ross is an American professional ice hockey center who plays for ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga . When he debuted with the Philadelphia Flyers at the beginning of the 2008–09 season, he became the first player born and trained in the state of Alabama to play in the NHL... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Jaime Sifers Jaime Sifers James T. Sifers is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Adler Mannheim of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Freddy Meyer Freddy Meyer Frederick Meyer IV is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien.- Playing career :Meyer was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers on May 21, 2003 to an entry level contract... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Fredrik Modin Fredrik Modin Fredrik "Freddy" Modin is a Swedish former professional ice hockey left winger, who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League and most notably won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2003–04 season.... |
Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $800,000 |
| Nigel Dawes Nigel Dawes Nigel Dawes is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for Barys Astana. Before joining Barys, he played for the Montreal Canadiens, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Tim Stapleton Tim Stapleton Timothy Gabriel Stapleton is an American professional ice hockey center who is currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
San Antonio Rampage San Antonio Rampage The San Antonio Rampage are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League based in San Antonio, Texas. They are the top affiliate of the Florida Panthers of the NHL. Their home arena is the AT&T Center.-History:... |
2 years, $1.05 million |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Colby Armstrong Colby Armstrong Colby Joseph Armstrong is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, who is an alternate captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.-Early life:... |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $9 million |
| Johan Hedberg Johan Hedberg Johan "Moose" Hedberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $1.5 million |
| Pavel Kubina Pavel Kubina Pavel Kubina is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman, and is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Playing career:Kubina started his professional career with HC Vítkovice of the Czech Extraliga... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
2 years, $7.7 million |
| Maxim Afinogenov Maxim Afinogenov Maxim Sergeyevich Afinogenov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a member of the SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League . Known for his blistering skating speed, he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres 69th overall in 1997 and played nine seasons with the club. He played... |
SKA St. Petersburg | 5 years |
| Clarke MacArthur Clarke MacArthur Clarke MacArthur is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the third round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. MacArthur started his NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres, and was later... |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $1.1 million |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Rob Schremp Rob Schremp Robert Schremp is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing for Modo Hockey of the Elitserien . He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and has spent time with the New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers organizations more... |
New York Islanders 2010–11 New York Islanders season The 2010–11 New York Islanders season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 6, 1972.The Islanders posted a regular season record of 30 wins, 39 losses, and 13 overtime/shootout losses for 73 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs... |
February 28, 2011 |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via Retirement
| Player |
| Chris Chelios Chris Chelios Christos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played... |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Edward Pasquale | 3 years, $1.8375 million entry-level contract |
| Chris Carrozzi Chris Carrozzi Chris Carrozzi is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the St. John's IceCaps in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 6th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Awards and honours:*OHL First All-Star Team -External links:... |
3 years, $1.86 million entry-level contract |
| Carl Klingberg Carl Klingberg Carl Klingberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward, currently playing for the St. John's IceCaps in the American Hockey League... |
3 years, $2.37 million entry-level contract |
| Danick Paquette | 3 years, $1.875 million entry-level contract |
| Jeremy Morin Jeremy Morin Jeremy Morin is an ice hockey left winger currently playing in the Chicago Blackhawks organization of the National Hockey League . He played juniors for the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League , where he was drafted in the second-round, 45th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the... |
3 years, $2.295 million entry-level contract |
| Eric O’Dell | 3 years, $1.825 million entry-level contract |
| Jim Slater | 2 years, $2 million |
| Noah Welch Noah Welch Noah Paul Welch is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for HV71 in the Swedish elite league Elitserien while under contract to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Eric Boulton Eric Boulton Eric Boulton is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the New Jersey Devils.-Playing career:Boulton was drafted in the ninth round, 234th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. Boulton recorded his first career hat trick on December 18, 2010, scoring 3 goals... |
1 year, $650,000 |
| Ondrej Pavelec Ondrej Pavelec Ondřej Pavelec is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender, who plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
2 years, $2.3 million |
| Ben Eager Ben Eager Benjamin Eager is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $965,000 |
| Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . He was originally drafted in 2004 by the Carolina Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup with them in 2006... |
1 year, $2.35 million |
| Peter Mannino Peter Mannino Peter Mannino is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
2 years, $1.05 million |
| Bryan Little Bryan Little Bryan Matthew Little is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... |
3 years, $7.15 million |
| Andrei Zubarev Andrei Zubarev Andrey Zubarev is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League . He previously played in 4 games in the National Hockey League with the Atlanta Thrashers during the season.-Playing career:Zubarev was drafted 187th overall in... |
2 years, $1.375 million entry-level contract |
| Niclas Bergfors | 1 year, $900,000 |
| Aleksandr Burmistrov Aleksandr Burmistrov Alexander Burmistrov is a professional Russian ice hockey forward currently a member of the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. Burmistrov represented Russia at the 2010 World Junior Championships held in Saskatchewan, Canada. He was drafted by the Barrie Colts 12th overall in the 2009 CHL Import Draft... |
3 years, $2.430 million entry-level contract |
| Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Byfuglien Dustin Ray Byfuglien is an American professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. His known nickname is "Big Buff," made up by his teammates... |
5 years, $26 million contract extension |
| Chris Thorburn Chris Thorburn Chris Thorburn is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for and an alternate captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
3 years, $2.6 million contract extension |
| Mark Stuart | 3 years, $5.1 million contract extension |
| Ben Chiarot | 3 years, $1.855 million entry-level contract |
| Zach Redmond Zach Redmond Zach Redmond is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . He was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 7th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Notable awards and honors:*All-CCHA First Team -External links:... |
2 years, $1.375 million entry-level contract |
Draft picks
Atlanta's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
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| 1 | 8 | Aleksandr Burmistrov Aleksandr Burmistrov Alexander Burmistrov is a professional Russian ice hockey forward currently a member of the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. Burmistrov represented Russia at the 2010 World Junior Championships held in Saskatchewan, Canada. He was drafted by the Barrie Colts 12th overall in the 2009 CHL Import Draft... |
C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... |
Barrie Colts Barrie Colts The Barrie Colts are a junior ice hockey team in Ontario Hockey League, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. There were two previous Barrie Colts team which played Junior A & B hockey in the Ontario Hockey Association, one from 1907 until 1910 and another from the 1920s to 1940s.-Original Colts:The... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 87 (from Montreal) | Julian Melchiori Julian Melchiori Julian Melchiori is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected 87th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers.... |
D | Newmarket Hurricanes Newmarket Hurricanes The Newmarket Hurricanes are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey and are currently the 2009-10 CCHL champions.-History:... (Central Canadian Hockey League) |
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| 4 | 101 (from Dallas) | Ivan Telegin | LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Saginaw Spirit Saginaw Spirit The Saginaw Spirit is a major junior ice hockey team based in Saginaw, Michigan. They are members of the West Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League , one of the Major Junior leagues of the Canadian Hockey League .... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 5 | 128 | Fredrik Pettersson-Wentzel Fredrik Pettersson-Wentzel Fredrik "PW" Pettersson-Wentzel is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for Färjestads BK in Elitserien.He was drafted 128th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft... |
G | Almtuna (Sweden-2) | |
| 5 | 150 (from Chicago) | Yasin Cisse | RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Des Moines Buccaneers Des Moines Buccaneers The Des Moines Buccaneers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team of the United States Hockey League . The team played in the West Division starting in the 2009 - 2010 season.... (United States Hockey League United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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| 6 | 155 (from NY Islanders) | Kendall McFaull | D | Moose Jaw Warriors Moose Jaw Warriors The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the... (Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 6 | 160 (from NY Islanders via NY Rangers) | Tanner Lane | C | Detroit Lakes High School Detroit Lakes, Minnesota -Demographics:As of the official census of 2000, there were 7,348 people, 3,319 households, and 1,845 families permanently residing in the city. The population density was 980.4 people per square mile . There were 3,782 housing units at an average density of 504.6 per square mile... (United States High School-MN Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... ) |
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| 6 | 169 (from Los Angeles) | Sebastian Owuya Sebastian Owuya Sebastian Owuya is a Swedish ice hockey player, currently playing with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL. Owuya was drafted 169th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Sebastian's brother Mark is a goaltender in the Toronto Maple Leafs organisation.-Career... |
D | Timra JR. (Sweden Junior) | |
| 7 | 199 (from Los Angeles) | Peter Stoykewych | D | Winnipeg South Blues Winnipeg South Blues The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs... (Manitoba Junior Hockey League Manitoba Junior Hockey League The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is a Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The MJHL is one of eleven Junior 'A' Hockey Leagues in Canada and is a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League .... ) |