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Blair Betts

Philadelphia Flyers

1980/02/16 29

6-3 210

Edmonton, Alta., Canada

7

the Calgary Flames in 1998 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Rangers 81 6 4 10 -5 16 0 2 1 0 83

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has good size for the pivot position and solid two-way skills. Displays leadership qualities and a sound work ethic.
Flaws
  • Has limited scoring and/or playmaking ability. Also doesn't have the greatest skating ability, which limits his effectiveness in the NHL.
Career Potential
  • Checking line center.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 8, 2009 Invited to training camp by the Philadelphia Flyers.
April 28, 2009 Missed 1 playoff games (orbital fracture).
April 27, 2009 Orbital fracture, day-to-day.
April 6, 2008 Missed 7 games (foot injury).
March 21, 2008 Foot injury, early April.
January 4, 2007 Re-signed by the New York Rangers to a contract extension.
March 2, 2006 Missed 16 games (sprained left knee).
January 9, 2006 Sprained left knee, sidelined indefinitely.
January 7, 2006 Sprained left knee, left Saturday's game.
August 11, 2005 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers.
September 17, 2004 Signed by the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
April 4, 2004 Missed the last 46 games of the regular season (shoulder injury).
March 21, 2004 Shoulder injury, remainder of the regular season.
December 31, 2003 Shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely.
December 29, 2003 Missed 15 games (shoulder injury).
November 25, 2003 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
June 10, 2003 Re-signed by the Calgary Flames.
March 17, 2003 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
October 3, 2002 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).
April 3, 2002 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
September 20, 2001 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).
September 25, 2000 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).

Trades

March 6, 2004 New York Rangers traded Chris Simon and a 7th round selection in 2004 to the Calgary Flames for Jamie McLennan, Blair Betts and Greg Moore.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 2nd round (33rd overall) in 1998.

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