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The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free agent Jason Williams to an undisclosed contract. Williams has played in the NHL since the 2000-01 season as a center and as a right wing. He played his first 5 1/2 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and the last 2 1/2 with the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a member of the 2002 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wing team.

Overall he has 66 goals and 92 assists in 296 career games. Last season, he had 13 goals and 23 assists in 43 games.