 In September 2006, Odgers served as color commentator for an Atlanta Thrashers pre-season game.It was believed to be an on-air tryout alongside longtime Thrashers announcer Dan Kamal to replace Billy Jaffe, who had joined the New York Islanders.Odgers got the job, and served as the color commentator with Kamal on Atlanta AM radio station 680 The Fan for two seasons.