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Thrashers sign Antropov in another big move

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July 3

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"The text message might have been the best part. After Thrashers general manager Don Waddell signed unrestricted free agent Nik Antropov on Thursday, his cellphone buzzed with a message from Ilya Kovalchuk. Great job" it read. A whirlwind week in the Thrashers' offseason continued with the signing of Antropov to a reported a four-year, $16 million contract. The Thrashers did not disclose terms of the contract. Antropov gives the Thrashers a top-6 forward, an offseason priority. They also traded for top-4 defenseman Pavel Kubina on Wednesday and drafted nine players last weekend, including forward Evander Kane. The No. 4 overall pick could make the NHL roster next season. "Antropov really ..."

Ex-Leafs Antropov, Kubina reunite in Atlanta

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July 3

Toronto Sun

"The ink was barely dry on Nik Antropov's four-year, $16-million US contract with the Atlanta Thrashers yesterday when the big Kazakh made an urgent phone call. The recipient: Pavel Kubina, his former Maple Leaf teammate. "He's excited about being able to play together again," Antropov told Sun Media last night. "So am I.""

Thrashers Sign Free Agent Forward Antropov

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July 2

TSN.ca

"The Nik Antropov experiment in New York is over, as the veteran forward has signed a four-year, $16 million deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. The 29-year-old saw his nine-year tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs end at the trade deadline earlier this year, when the club sent him to the New York Rangers in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2009 as well as a conditional draft pick in 2010. Antropov had seven goals and six assists in 18 games with the Rangers. He also set career-highs on the year with 28 goals and 59 points in 81 games."