Thrashers Re-Sign Forward Kaip

The Atlanta Thrashers have announced that they have re-signed center Rylan Kaip to a contract extension. Length and terms of the deal were not disclosed. He has not seen any NHL action yet in his hockey career, but he did play his first season in the AHL in 2008-09 with the Chicago Wolves, scoring one goal and two assists for three points and 17 penalty minutes. Kaip is one of the Thrashers top offensive prospects, who plays with a lot of toughness. He doesn't do a lot of scoring, but he makes up for that with his physical play. If he makes the Thrashers next season, look for him to be playing on the third or fourth line.