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Atlanta Thrashers sign 27-year-old free-agent winger Jason Williams

The Canadian Press

2008-07-14 13:00:00

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers signed forward Jason Williams to a US$2.2-million, one-year deal on Monday.

The 27-year-old right wing had 36 points (13-23) in 43 games for the Chicago Blackhawks last season. He missed 39 games after injuring his groin, then having surgery for a sports hernia.

Williams has 158 points (66-92) in 296 career games with Chicago and Detroit.

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iroc Posted
(2009-04-30 06:36:03)



the reason why the hawks didn't re-sign him is because he is injured (damaged goods). That's why no other team took him earlier. He is a great player and ran the PP well last year but Chicago knew that he has a slim chance getting over his injury.
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tfautz Posted
(2009-04-30 06:35:49)



why the hawks have not dealt or bought out khabby is beyond me. his ridiculous cap hit just cost us another quality player. its too bad, i was really looking forward to seeing williams and cambell run the point on the PP.
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