Hainsey finds new home in Atlanta: The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent defenseman Ron Hainsey on Wednesday, adding size and youth to their blue line. General manager Don Waddell said the 27-year-old Hainsey "is now entering the prime of his career." "Ron is one of the best young defensemen in free agency and we're very happy to be adding a player of his caliber to our lineup," Waddell said. "He moves the puck well, has good offensive capabilities and is a solid all-around defenseman who has taken significant strides with his game over the last few seasons." (Updated 07/02/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hainsey was a first-round pick by Montreal in 2000. He spent the last three years with Columbus and had eight goals -- all on the power play -- and 24 assists last season. Hainsey is expected to give the Thrashers' power play a boost. He ranked sixth among NHL defensemen in power plays. He has 85 points (20 goals, 65 assists) in 245 career games. He set a career high with 34 points for Columbus in the 2006-07 season. Hainsey's plus/minus rating might suffer with Atlanta, but he is still worth a look as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy defenseman. (Updated 07/02/2008).
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Hainsey finds new home in Atlanta: The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent defenseman Ron Hainsey on Wednesday, adding size and youth to their blue line. General manager Don Waddell said the 27-year-old Hainsey "is now entering the prime of his career." "Ron is one of the best young defensemen in free agency and we're very happy to be adding a player of his caliber to our lineup," Waddell said. "He moves the puck well, has good offensive capabilities and is a solid all-around defenseman who has taken significant strides with his game over the last few seasons." (Updated 07/02/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hainsey was a first-round pick by Montreal in 2000. He spent the last three years with Columbus and had eight goals -- all on the power play -- and 24 assists last season. Hainsey is expected to give the Thrashers' power play a boost. He ranked sixth among NHL defensemen in power plays. He has 85 points (20 goals, 65 assists) in 245 career games. He set a career high with 34 points for Columbus in the 2006-07 season. Hainsey's plus/minus rating might suffer with Atlanta, but he is still worth a look as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy defenseman. (Updated 07/02/2008).
