Thrashers Sign Nigel Dawes to One-Year Deal

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Atlanta Thrashers have signed left wing Nigel Dawes to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay him $600,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. In 66 games last season with the Calgary Flames, he had 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. Not a bad signing for the Thrashers, as Dawes will bring some offensive skill to the team. He works hard on the ice and has some goal-scoring skill, but can be inconsistent in his play from time to time and was never given much of an opportunity in Calgary to prove himself. Perhaps if he is given a little more ice time in Atlanta, he can better his offensive numbers.