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Blair Betts

Philadelphia Flyers

1980/02/16 31

6-3 210

Edmonton, Alta, Canada

9

the Calgary Flames in 1998 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2010-11 Flyers 75 5 7 12 -3 8 0 1 2 0 51

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Excels on face-offs and all defensive situations, especially on the penalty kill. Has good size for the pivot position. Displays leadership qualities and a sound work ethic.
Flaws
  • Injuries, particularly to his shoulder, have done a lot of damage during his career. Has limited scoring and/or playmaking ability. Isn't particularly fast, which limits his ice time in the NHL.
Career Potential
  • Solid defensive center, when healthy.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 15, 2011 Lower body injury, injured reserve.
October 9, 2011 Waiver claim returned by the Montreal Canadiens to the Philadelphia Flyers.
October 6, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
October 5, 2011 Claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers.
April 14, 2011 Missed the last 3 games of the regular season (1080).
April 4, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
March 3, 2011 Missed 4 games (finger injury).
February 20, 2011 Finger injury, day-to-day.
February 12, 2010 Re-signed by the Philadelphia Flyers to a two-year contract extension.
December 17, 2009 Missed 12 games (dislocated right shoulder).
November 22, 2009 Dislocated right shoulder, late December.
October 31, 2009 Missed 7 games (right shoulder injury).
October 8, 2009 Right shoulder injury, mid-November.
October 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers to a one-year contract.
September 8, 2009 Invited to training camp by the Philadelphia Flyers.
April 28, 2009 Missed 1 playoff games (orbital fracture).
April 27, 2009 Orbital bone 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

October 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers.
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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