Thrashers’ Reasoner could become free agent

Marty Reasoner will become an unrestricted free agent if unsigned by the Thrashers by July 1. His contract status will not change in the immediate future. Blame it on travel plans.

Thrashers general manager Don Waddell has said he hopes to re-sign the center during the offseason. However, there have yet to be serious contract talks, according to Reasoner’s agent.

“We really haven’t had any discussions about it,” Stephen Bartlett said. “Don has been traveling and I’m about to do the same. We have agreed we will have a meeting of the minds. We are optimistic, Marty enjoyed playing in Atlanta, but it’s far from a done deal.”

Reasoner earned $1 million last season after signing a one-year contract. He had 14 goals and 16 assists last season.