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Thrashers reward Afinogenov, Popovic

ESPN.com news services

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

ATLANTA -- Forward Maxim Afinogenov and defenseman Mark Popovic, who played in the preseason with the Atlanta Thrashers on pro tryouts, have signed with the team. A source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun that Afinogenov's deal is for one-year, $800,000. Afinogenov had one goal and an assist in three preseason games. The nine-year NHL veteran has 334 career points, including 134 goals, with the Buffalo Sabres. The 30-year-old native of Moscow also played in 49 playoff games with Buffalo. Afinoge ...

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