Thrasher's Sign Defenseman Enstrom to Four-Year Extension

The Atlanta Thrashers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Tobias Enstrom to a four-year contract extension worth $15 million, which averages out to $3.75 million per season. Enstrom would have been eligible for restricted free agency in 2009 and could have a good target for an offer sheet. In his rookie season with the Thrashers, Enstrom scored five goals and added 33 assists for 38 points in 82 games last season. Enstrom was named to the 2007-08 NHL All-Rookie Team and represented the Thrashers at the 2008 NHL Young Stars Game. The signing is a good one for the Thrashers, as Enstrom has lots of promise as an offensive defenseman and will be an integral part of the rebuilding Thrashers.