"The Thrashers are at the 23-player roster maximum after putting Jim Slater on injured reserve as he battles a wrist injury. The move means the Thrashers will start the season with eight defensemen. However, one will be trimmed once Slater is ready to return. Here is what Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay said about starting the season with eight blueliners:" http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrash...ensemen/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_thrashers_blog
