Afinogenov signs one-year deal with Trashers

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed winger Maxim Afinogenov to a one-year, $800,000 deal on Tuesday.

Afinogenov was invited to ttraining camp by the Thrashers on a pro try-out with hopes of making the roster.

The speedy Russian spent nine seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, scoring 134 goals and 200 assists for 334 points in 569 games.

last season, he scored six goals and added 14 assists for 20 points in 48 games.