Eric Belanger Signs 1 Year Deal with Phoenix
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Skating for Washington in last year's playoffs, Eric Belanger felt his teeth shatter when Edmonton defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron's stick whacked him in the face.
Not wanting to miss any time -- it was the playoffs, after all -- Belanger had emergency surgery inside the arena, including the trimming of exposed tooth roots, and returned in time for the third period.
Gritty determination like that was one of the reasons the Phoenix Coyotes went after the veteran centre this off-season.
Phoenix got its man on Tuesday, signing Belanger to a one-year free agent deal after he was initially expected to re-sign with Washington.
Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
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"We are excited to have Eric join us here in Phoenix," Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said. "He is a smart, quick, talented centre who plays well on both sides of the puck. We had identified Eric early in the free agency period as someone who would be a great fit with us and feel fortunate we are able to bring him to the Coyotes organization."
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NHL Trade Rumor Created on Wednesday, 15 September 2010 08:25 |
