Marking the end of the Johan Hedberg era in Atlanta, the Thrashers have signed UFA goaltender Chris Mason, late of the St. Louis Blues. Mason has a two-year contract worth $1.6 million and $2.1 million each year.
Player profile to be posted on Birdwatchers later – I have family business to attend to right now, but I will have full details. Word also is that Andrew Ladd has been acquired by the Thrashers pending trade call.