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Nick Boynton

Anaheim Ducks

1979/01/14 30

6-2 220

Nobleton, Ont., Canada

9

the Boston Bruins in 1999 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Ducks 18 0 5 5 3 16 0 0 0 0 11

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Plays a physical game and is reliable in the defensive zone. Is a smooth skater and decent puck-handler. Possesses a hard, accurate point shot.
Flaws
  • Has not put up the points expected of him at the NHL level, partly due to a lack of accuracy. Also lacks discipline, on and off the ice.
Career Potential
  • Depth defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 9, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks to a one-year contract.
January 27, 2009 Missed 2 game (flu).
January 19, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
November 28, 2008 Missed 2 games (concussion).
November 26, 2008 Concussion, sidelined indefinitely.
November 13, 2007 Suspended by the NHL for 1 game.
January 13, 2007 Missed 20 games (fractured foot).
November 30, 2006 Fractured foot, early January.
November 22, 2006 Missed 1 game (foot injury).
November 19, 2006 Foot injury, day-to-day.
November 16, 2006 Missed 2 games (bruised foot).
November 10, 2006 Bruised foot, day-to-day.
June 28, 2006 Signed by the Phoenix Coyotes to a three-year contract.
April 15, 2006 Missed the last 8 games of the regular season (shoulder injury).
March 31, 2006 Shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely.
March 10, 2006 Suspended by the NHL one game for for directing an inappropiate, threatening gesture toward Montreal Canadiens player Mike Ribeiro during a March 9th game.
January 12, 2006 Missed 12 games (bruised knee).
December 8, 2005 Bruised knee, mid-January.
December 6, 2005 Bruised knee, day-to-day.
October 13, 2005 Re-signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-year contract.
July 31, 2005 Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer.
January 26, 2005 NHL lockout: Signed with the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (United Kingdom).
February 26, 2004 Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).
February 24, 2004 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
January 18, 2004 Hip injury, left Saturday's game (didn't miss any games).
September 30, 2003 Re-signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-year contract.
June 30, 2003 Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer.
December 27, 2002 Missed 2 games (flu).
December 21, 2002 Flu, day-to-day.
November 23, 2002 Missed 1 game (hand injury).
November 21, 2002 Hand injury, day-to-day.
July 16, 2002 Re-signed by the Boston Bruins.
November 2, 2000 Assigned to Providence (AHL).
October 30, 2000 Recalled from Providence (AHL).
September 30, 2000 Assigned to Providence (AHL).

Trades

July 9, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks.
June 20, 2008 Florida Panthers traded Olli Jokinen to the Phoenix Coyotes for Keith Ballard and Nick Boynton.
June 26, 2006 Phoenix Coyotes traded Paul Mara and a 3rd round selection in 2007 or 2008 to the Boston Bruins for Nick Boynton and a 4th round selection in 2007.
June 26, 1999 Re-entered NHL draft. Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round (21st overall) in 1999.
June 21, 1997 Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round (9th overall) in 1997.

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