http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/4801 Recent articles about Maxim Afinogenov en-us STATS Writer The Atlanta Thrashers signed Maxim Afinogenov in the offseason hoping he can remain healthy to add depth to a team seeking just its second playoff berth in 10 seasons. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:05:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Islanders_Thrashers_Preview/1669624 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Islanders_Thrashers_Preview/1669624 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Islanders_Thrashers_Preview/1669624 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6dfeb1373255a4cc23d94ff2dd41f85061c3776f/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_7a8e.jpg Hey everybody! I thought it'd be fun to do a little feature every few games called "Up, Down, and Sideways." The idea is to look at which players are picking up their play, losing their edge, or perhaps a little of both. Now, for our first time through, we're going to look over a longer span: the past 10 games. So without further comment: Maxim Afinogenov: In his last 10 games, Mad Max has contributed 8 goals and 6 assists and is +11 (and even or plus in every gam... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Up_Down_and_Sideways_Thrashers_Player_Trends/1667313 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Up_Down_and_Sideways_Thrashers_Player_Trends/1667313 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Up_Down_and_Sideways_Thrashers_Player_Trends/1667313 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/3/a31d1fdf583c4ad8824fc8f69a8df1c0e4b78312/small/Atlanta_Thrashers_v_c950.jpg Maxim Afinogenov by the numbers; Canes lose Joe Corvo for 2-3 months; Blackhawks unveil 3rd jersey tonight; Devils regain Johnny Oduya; Jason Spezza most hurt by Dany Heatley trade; Should the Blues send Alex Pietrangelo down? These stories and more after the jump. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:13:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/On_the_Beat_Savard_signs_for_another_7_years_Havlat_hopes_to_play_Wednesday_Price_to_make_9th_consecutive_start_Does_Alex_Ovechkin_need_to_tone_it_down/1661545 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/On_the_Beat_Savard_signs_for_another_7_years_Havlat_hopes_to_play_Wednesday_Price_to_make_9th_consecutive_start_Does_Alex_Ovechkin_need_to_tone_it_down/1661545 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/On_the_Beat_Savard_signs_for_another_7_years_Havlat_hopes_to_play_Wednesday_Price_to_make_9th_consecutive_start_Does_Alex_Ovechkin_need_to_tone_it_down/1661545 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d2a7a946038fb157d96e0f643644da4ea615515b/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_97ee.jpg The Atlanta Thrashers got themselves a huge bonus when they signed veteran Maxim Afinogenov. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:06:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Vokoun_fine_after_being_hit_in_face_by_teammate/1659058 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Vokoun_fine_after_being_hit_in_face_by_teammate/1659058 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Vokoun_fine_after_being_hit_in_face_by_teammate/1659058 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6dfeb1373255a4cc23d94ff2dd41f85061c3776f/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_7a8e.jpg Maxim Afinogenov scored with six seconds remaining in the third period to give the Atlanta Thrashers a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers for their fourth consecutive victory. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:14:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Thrashers_edge_Panthers_for_fourth_straight_win/1658206 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Thrashers_edge_Panthers_for_fourth_straight_win/1658206 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Thrashers_edge_Panthers_for_fourth_straight_win/1658206 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d2a7a946038fb157d96e0f643644da4ea615515b/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_97ee.jpg Maxim Afinogenov scored with six seconds remaining in the third period to give the Atlanta Thrashers a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers for their fourth consecutive victory. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:53:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Afinogenovs_late_goal_lifts_Thrashers_to_thrilling_win/1658187 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Afinogenovs_late_goal_lifts_Thrashers_to_thrilling_win/1658187 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Afinogenovs_late_goal_lifts_Thrashers_to_thrilling_win/1658187 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9389d2f4983906638be687323d5cbfdded19beb9/small/Montreal_Canadiens_v_31cb.jpg ATLANTA -- Maxim Afinogenov scored with six seconds remaining in the third period to give the Atlanta Thrashers a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers for their fourth consecutive victory. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:50:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Afinogenov_scores_with_6_seconds_to_lift_Thrashers/1658025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Afinogenov_scores_with_6_seconds_to_lift_Thrashers/1658025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Afinogenov_scores_with_6_seconds_to_lift_Thrashers/1658025 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6dfeb1373255a4cc23d94ff2dd41f85061c3776f/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_7a8e.jpg More photos » by John Amis - AP about 22 hours ago: Atlanta Thrashers right wing Maxim Afinogenov (61) goes to the bench with a smile after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period of their NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) Browse more photos » I was not excited when the Thrashers invited Maxim Afinogenov to NHL Camp on a try out contract. When he was a Buffalo Sabre, I always found "Mad Max" extremely frust... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:17:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Addition_of_Afinogenov_Paying_Big_Rewards_for_Thrashers/1604325 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Addition_of_Afinogenov_Paying_Big_Rewards_for_Thrashers/1604325 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Addition_of_Afinogenov_Paying_Big_Rewards_for_Thrashers/1604325 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/4/e4fb47ba5caed797466f4746b90fc4b435965aa0/small/Atlanta_Thrashers_v_151d.jpg ATLANTA(AP) Ilya Kovalchuk and Maxim Afinogenov each had two goals and two assists to help the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Los Angeles Kings 7-0 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:36:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Maxim_Kovie_tally_8_points_in_Thrashers_7_0_rout/1561472 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Maxim_Kovie_tally_8_points_in_Thrashers_7_0_rout/1561472 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Maxim_Kovie_tally_8_points_in_Thrashers_7_0_rout/1561472 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/c/3c08bcf7d9b99fa458ed6eee076ad371e5107bd8/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91992118.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E0F16E7D39DD06ECAD916AEB6A122E66409767E16083D6E3.jpg Russian forward Maxim Afinogenov and Canadian defenseman Mark Popovic, who played in the preseason with the Atlanta Thrashers on pro tryouts, signed with the NHL team on Tuesday. Afinogenov had one goal and an assist in three preseason games. The nine-year NHL veteran has 334 career points, including 134 goals, with the Buffalo Sabres. The 30-year-old from Moscow also played in 49 playoff games with Buffalo. Afinogenov played for Russia in the 2002 and 2006 Olympics. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:31:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Thrashers_sign_Afinogenov_Popovic/1269744 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Thrashers_sign_Afinogenov_Popovic/1269744 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Thrashers_sign_Afinogenov_Popovic/1269744 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/44eedfed0b802d7c0fbd4172f0ca0a0e602108bd/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_cd1c.jpg Craig Custance The Atlanta Thrashers and free agent forward Maxim Afinogenov agreed to a one-year contract worth $800,0000. Afinogenov joined the Thrashers training camp on a professional tryout and despite fighting an illness during camp, played well enough to earn a new deal. He had a goal and an assist in his best preseason game, a loss to Carolina on Friday. The Thrashers are getting good value in Afinogenov who had a salary cap hit of $3.3 million last season with the Sabres. ... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:48:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Atlanta_signs_free_agent_forward_Afinogenov/1267755 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Atlanta_signs_free_agent_forward_Afinogenov/1267755 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Atlanta_signs_free_agent_forward_Afinogenov/1267755 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2a7225dae624252eb518991836cdfae3ec5cfe2/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_a93b.jpg Howdy from an actual sunny nation's capital. Still can't believe good ol' Canadian girl Jillian picked Ed... Looks like Murray and Co. have picked Afinogenov as a potential linemate for Kovalev. No word on how close a deal is, but it's down to Ottawa, Washington and Nashville. Normally I wouldn't give us a chance in hell but with Kovy I think we have a better shot than Nashville. Of course Maxim and his agent should be looking at a short-term deal for the 29-year old forw... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:16:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sens_key_in_on_FA_Maxim_Afinogenov/916007 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sens_key_in_on_FA_Maxim_Afinogenov/916007 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sens_key_in_on_FA_Maxim_Afinogenov/916007 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/44eedfed0b802d7c0fbd4172f0ca0a0e602108bd/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_cd1c.jpg via TSN: The Buffalo Sabres are trying hard to move Maxim Afinogenov but there's not much of a market right now for an underachieving and healthy scratch winger making $3.5 million with a $3.33 million cap hita??Don't be surprised if the New York Islanders keep underage centre Josh Bailey for the ... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:24:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_Buffalo_Sabres_are_trying_hard_to_move_Maxim_Afinogenov_and_Josh_Bailey_sticking_with_Isles/394873 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_Buffalo_Sabres_are_trying_hard_to_move_Maxim_Afinogenov_and_Josh_Bailey_sticking_with_Isles/394873