Thrashers Assign Josh Gratton to Chicago

[VodkaFish]

The Atlanta Thrashers have assigned forward Josh Gratton to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell.

Gratton, 27, appeared in four pre-season games with the Thrashers, scoring two goals in those contests. He led the team in penalty minutes (29) and tied for the team lead in goals.

The 6-2, 215-pound left wing has recorded six points (three goals, three assists), along with 294 penalty minutes in 86 career NHL games with Philadelphia and Phoenix. He has also appeared in 213 American Hockey League games with Cincinnati, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Hartford and Milwaukee, posting 71 points (35 goals, 36 assists) and 840 penalty minutes.

Prior to his professional career, the Brantford, Ontario, native played three seasons of junior hockey from 2000-01 to 2002-03, recording 111 points (50 goals, 61 assists) and 489 penalty minutes in 166 games with Sudbury, Kingston and Windsor of the Ontario Hockey League.

Gratton was originally signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers on July 27, 2004.

[Podollan]

oh well this sucks big time - there were so many teams who could him.
I mean gratton is a decent player ( not too slowly,can put up points) he is young, not expensive and a great team and energy player.

if he doesnt get picked up it says a lot about the willingness from the gms to bring in an fighter ( at least about the gms without one) -

[flyersrule]

chilly will be thrilled when he sees this.

[Maggie3and Me]

Damn shame that the Wolves aren't affiliated with the Blackhawks. However, it will be nice to see him play more.

[chilly666]

Originally Posted by flyersrule

chilly will be thrilled when he sees this.

i was when i found out just after noon eastern time.

[shedthemitts]

Originally Posted by chilly666

i was when i found out just after noon eastern time.

Hey now. Big Tymer in da house.