Thrashers Sign Fredrik Modin to One-Year Deal

According to the Swedish website Aftonbladet, the Atlanta Thrashers have signed left wing Fredrik Modin to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 44 games last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings, he had five goals and six assists for 11 points. He missed 31 games last season with a knee injury, as well as another nine games with a bruised right foot. Not a bad signing for the Thrashers, as Modin will bring plenty of veteran, offensive depth to the team. He has decent two-way skill, a hard shot, and some offensive skill to the power play. Although, Modin is prone to inconsistency and has run into injury problems in recent years, but he should still be an effective player for the Thrashers next season.