Sep. 28 12:44 PM PT1:44 PM MT2:44 PM CT3:44 PM ET8:44 PM GMT4:44 AM 北京时间-According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Thrashers expect Lehtonen to start the season on injured reserve while he continues his recovery from offseason back surgery. Analysis: Lehtonen, who re-signed with the Thrashers in the offseason, went 19-22-3 with a 3.06 goals-against average in 46 games - 44 starts - in 2008-09. The second overall pick in the 2002 draft is the franchise leader in games played by a goalie at 204, but it's unclear when he'll be able to begin adding to that total.
Jun. 15 6:03 PM PT7:03 PM MT8:03 PM CT9:03 PM ET2:03 AM GMT10:03 AM 北京时间-On Wednesday, the Thrashers said they re-signed Kari Lehtonen, the team's career leader among goalies in games played, wins and shutouts. Terms of the deal for the restricted free agent were not disclosed. Analysis: The 25-year-old Lehtonen went 19-22-3 last season with three shutouts, a 3.06 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage in 46 games. Lehtonen was selected by the Thrashers with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2002 draft. Lehtonen has a 94-83-17 career NHL record with 14 shutouts, a 2.87 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 204 games with the Thrashers.