NHLHS Washington Capitals correspondent Jodie Smola discusses the reports that Eric Belanger will indeed return to the Washington Capitals for the 2010-11 season.
According to reports, Eric Belanger will be back in red for one more season.
Belanger brings with him the 2009-2010 9th best face-off win percentage in the NHL. As any hockey fan knows, face-off wins can determine the outcome of a game. Returning Belanger to the line-up certainly does not hurt the Capitals, and I am glad to see him returning.
It’s not just about the face-off percentage. Belanger is another experienced player in the locker room which could prove beneficial with the expected influx of Hershey Bears into the lineup. His Stanley Cup playoff experience is also something I welcome back into the lineup. To me, having some grounding forces, such as Knuble and Belanger, will prove invaluable this season. Playing two younger goalies, and bringing some Bears forward will be met with some grounded, experienced pl...
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