Editing Atlanta Thrashers (section)

===2005–06: Post-lockout===
Before the start of the [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06 season]], the Thrashers signed several NHL veterans in the hopes of making the playoffs, including forwards [[Bobby Holík|Bobby Holik]] and [[Scott Mellanby]], defenseman [[Jaroslav Modrý|Jaroslav Modry]] and goaltender [[Mike Dunham]]. At the same time, however, they lost one of their brightest stars, as Heatley requested a trade in an attempt to leave behind memories of his tragic 2003 car accident. He was eventually swapped to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for [[Marián Hossa|Marian Hossa]] (a four-time 30-goal scorer at the time of the trade) and [[Greg de Vries]].

The 2005–06 season saw the Thrashers win a club-record 41 games, even with numerous goaltending injuries. Only a few minutes into the first game of the season, Kari Lehtonen pulled his groin, an injury that would keep him out for a good portion of the season. Veteran backup Mike Dunham, an experienced number-one netminder, stepped in, but also promptly injured himself only a few games later; this left only prospects [[Michael Garnett]] and [[Adam Berkhoel]] to tend goal. Journeyman goaltender [[Steve Shields (ice hockey)|Steve Shields]] was signed, but he too was injured within ten games. On April 6, Lehtonen was run into by Tampa Bay's [[Chris Dingman]], injuring him yet again. The remainder of the season was left to Dunham. Garnett was injured in a game against the [[Washington Capitals]]. Dunham, who had started the game but was relieved by the young [[rookie]] after poor play, was forced back into action in the third period.