Thrashers Agree to Terms with Forward Slater

The Atlanta Thrashers announced today that they have agreed to terms with center Jim Slater on a two-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 61 games last season with the Thrashers, Slater had 11 goals and seven assists for 18 points. In 335 career NHL games, all with the Thrashers, he has 42 goals and 46 assists for 88 pints. Not a bad signing for the Thrashers, as Slater is a decent two-way forward for the team. He's also good on he forecheck and has some offensive upside, which makes him an effective player for the rebuilding Thrashers.