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Alexei Zhitnik #77 | Defenseman | Atlanta Thrashers
Height: 5-11    Weight: 214    Shoots: L    Born: October 10, 1972, Kiev, USSR

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Player Notes
June 30, 2008
The Thrashers have bought out the remainder of Alexei Zhitnik's contract, according to TSN.ca.

Our View:He has cleared waivers and is now a free agent. The 15-year vet only scored three goals and five assists over 65 games with Atlanta in 2007-08.
June 29, 2008
Alexei Zhitnik has been placed on waivers by the Thrashers, according to the Calgary Herald.

Our View:The 35-year old only scored three goals and five assists over 65 games in 2007-08. GM Don Waddell previously stated that Zhitnik would still be a big part of the Thrashers' future, but he has changed his mind, evidenced by his release.
June 17, 2008
Thrashers' GM Don Waddell stated that the team will not buy out Alexei Zhitnik's contract, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has one year left on his contract, and made $3.5 million in 2007-08.

Our View:Zhitnik suffered through a dreadful season as he only scored three goals and five assists over 65 games, but Waddell thinks he is still a big part of their future.
February 9, 2008
Alexei Zhitnik, mired in one of his worst season's, might have turned things around on Saturday night as he scored the game-winning goal in OT to lead the Thrashers to a 2-1 victory over the Lightning. Zhitnik, who scored 27 points last season, only has six points this year and has been the subject of trade rumors. Still, the Thrashers have to love the effort the received here, though Alexei still has a long ways to go to become a useful fantasy defensemen.