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Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Thrashers re-sign Kozlov
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Thrashers have re-signed forward Slava Kozlov, to a three-year deal worth $11 million, according to general manager Don Waddell.
MORE TO COME
Alright, here is the ‘more to come.’ In light of what some of the free agents out there are getting, this is a totally reasonable contract. Kozlov wouldn’t comment on any of his other offers, but Mike Heika with the Dallas Morning News reported that the Stars offered Kozlov just under $12 million. Even that is a good deal.
Ultimately it came down to a no-trade clause, which didn’t happen until this morning. That sealed the deal for Kozlov, who wanted to stay in Atlanta all along.
I thought maybe his house being for sale was a negotiating ploy, but he said it’s still on the market, then asked: “Do you want to buy it?” I’ll think about that one for awhile, but I might have to wait until the AJC ponies up an $11 million deal. I don’t even need a no-trade clause.
We’ll get into what’s next (Hossa negotiations, Exelby arbitration filing, Prospect conditioning camp, etc.) shortly. Right now, I’m going to celebrate the 4th of July with the family. Feel free to leave more thoughts on the signing and ramifications here, I’ll respond in the morning.
