Heatley leads the way as Sens drop Thrashers Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Dany Heatley registered a goal and two assists,
as the Ottawa Senators pounded the Atlanta Thrashers, 5-1, at Scotiabank
Place.
Daniel Alfredsson and Brendan Bell both had a goal and an assist for the
Senators, who have won three of their last four games after dropping six
straight. Jason Spezza and Shean Donovan also tallied, while Filip Kuba
collected two helpers.
Alex Auld, making his ninth straight start, made 22 saves for Ottawa.
Eric Boulton had the lone goal for the Thrashers, who have lost five straight
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Matt Siddall has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Specific terms were not disclosed.
Our View:Siddall was selected in the ninth round of the 2004 draft. He scored 36 points (18 goals) over 41 games at Northern Michigan during his senior year. There are vacant spots on the wings in Atlanta, and he could challenge for a spot next season.
The Thrashers have signed prospect Angelo Esposito to a multi-year deal, according to the AP. Specific terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Our View:The 19-year-old scored 30 goals and 69 points over 56 games with Quebec of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this past season. He was selected by the Penguins with the 20th overall pick in the 2007 draft.
The Thrashers have re-signed Brett Sterling to a multi-year deal, according to the AP. Specific terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Our View:The 24-year-old winger racked up one goal and two assists over 13 games with Atlanta last season. He spent most of the year with Chicago of the AHL, where he scored 38 goals and 32 assists (70 points) over 70 games.
