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Francois Beauchemin

Toronto Maple Leafs

1980/06/04 29

6-0 213

Sorel, Que., Canada

5

the Montreal Canadiens in 1998 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Ducks 20 4 1 5 -3 12 0 0 2 0 45

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns one of the hardest point shots in the NHL. Usually keeps the game simple from the back end. Uses his 6-0 frame to punish onrushing forwards.
Flaws
  • Can be beaten one-on-one. Is a little undersized at the NHL level. His offensive production is inconsistent, as is his decision-making.
Career Potential
  • Top four defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 6, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a three-year contract.
April 10, 2009 Missed 63 games (torn ACL).
November 16, 2008 Torn ACL, remainder of the season.
January 28, 2007 Missed 11 games (lacerated spleen).
December 27, 2006 Lacerated spleen, sidelined indefinitely.
August 16, 2006 Re-signed by the Anaheim Ducks to a two-year contract extension.
August 1, 2005 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a two-year contract.
September 23, 2004 Signed by the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
September 14, 2004 Claimed off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.
February 17, 2004 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
February 11, 2004 Recalled from Hamilton (AHL).
October 1, 2003 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
June 17, 2003 Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens to a two-year contract.
February 28, 2003 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
February 27, 2003 Recalled from Hamilton (AHL).
September 28, 2002 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
September 15, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
September 23, 2000 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

Trades

July 6, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
November 15, 2005 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim traded Sergei Fedorov and a 5th round selection in 2006 to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Tyler Wright and Francois Beauchemin.
September 14, 2004 Columbus Blue Jackets claimed off waivers Francois Beauchemin from the Montreal Canadiens.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round (75th overall) in 1998.

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