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2009-01-10 18:10:00
SUNRISE, Fla. - The Atlanta Thrashers acquired centre Rich Peverley on waivers from Nashville on Saturday.
The 26-year-old Peverley had two goals and seven assists in 27 games for the Predators this season. Peverley had five goals and five assists in 33 games as a rookie last season.
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