Thrashers Sign Defenseman Freddy Meyer

The Atlanta Thrashers have announced that they have signed defenseman Freddy Meyer to a one-year, two-way contract worth $500,000. In 64 games last season with the New York Islanders, he had four goals and 11 assists for 15 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Thrashers, as Meyer will bring some veteran experience to the team. He can chip in offensively from time to time and should provide sufficient depth as a sixth or seventh defenseman for Atlanta.