Atlanta Thrashers sign fre-agent defenceman Freddy Meyer to contract

FILE - This Jan. 19, 2010, file photo shows New York Islanders' Freddy Meyer (44) during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. Defenseman Freddy Meyer, who appeared in 64 games with the New York Islanders last season, has signed with the Atlanta Thrashers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

ATLANTA - Defenceman Freddy Meyer, who appeared in 64 games with the New York Islanders last season, has signed with the Atlanta Thrashers.

The 29-year-old Meyer was an unrestricted free agent.

He had four goals and 11 assists with the Islanders last season.

He began his NHL career with Philadelphia in 2003 and set a career-high with 27 points for the Flyers in the 2005-06 season.