BLAIR BETTS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Jeff Halpern: The new Blair Betts of the Blueshirts?
For several seasons, the New York Rangers had a centerman who could block shots, make smart defensive plays in his own zone, win face-offs and kill penalties.
As knowledgeable Blueshirts' fans, you probably remember this player as Blair Betts. Betts was a solid Ranger for four seasons, mainly under former head coach Tom Renney.
Believe it or not, the Rangers' may have...
Flyers place Betts on long-term IR
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed Blair Betts on long-term injury reserve, the latest chapter in a bizarre saga involving the 31-year-old center.Betts was returned to the Flyers after a waiver claim made by the Montreal Canadiens was reversed by the league following Betts failing a physical due to a lower-body injury.Betts, who had been waived by the Flyers five days earlier, recorded...
Betts Returned To Flyers, Laperierre Placed On Long-Term IR
NHL rules state that if a team claims a player on waivers and finds out he is hurt after the fact, they can void the claim.
This is exactly what happened in the case of Blair Betts, who has been returned to the Flyers after the Montreal Canadiens found something that concerned them.
Here is the statement released by Flyers GM Paul Holmgern.
(Via PhiladelphiaFlyers.com)
“After...
Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Betts Situation
After watching a marathon of hockey on Friday and Saturday, I figured that it would be safe to take a day away yesterday. I stashed away my phone and accompanied my two-year-old son, Benjamin, on an outing to Sesame Place. When we went back to the car, I glanced at my emails and saw the Flyers press release about Blair Betts being returned to the club as a result of failing his physical...
Injured Betts returned to Flyers
The Montreal Canadiens returned Blair Betts to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday after the center claimed off waivers last week failed a medical examination.
The Canadiens, who claimed Betts on Oct. 5, used NHL bylaw 11.8 (a) to send the 31-year-old Betts back to Philadelphia. Commissioner Gary Bettman made the decision after reviewing submissions from both teams.
''While...
Via AP on Fox
October 09, 2011
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Canadiens' claim of Betts reversed, sent back to Flyers
The Montreal Canadiens' waiver claim of center Blair Betts has been reversed due to shoulder injury.
As a result, Betts was sent back to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.
Betts, who was waived on Tuesday, collected five goals, seven assists and eight penalty minutes with the Flyers last season.
The 31-year-old Betts recorded 41 goals, 37 assists and 118 penalty minutes in...
Canadiens claim C Betts off waivers
The Montreal Canadiens claimed center Blair Betts off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
Betts, who was waived on Tuesday, collected five goals, seven assists and eight penalty minutes with the Flyers last season.
The 31-year-old Betts recorded 41 goals, 37 assists and 118 penalty minutes in 477 career games with the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers and Flyers.
Habs make a good move in acquiring Betts
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, the Canadiens nabbed Blair Betts off the waiver wire. And for the first time in a long time, I can say without any hesitation that this is a great move.
That’s right: the acquisition of a fourth line centre for the Habs was a great move. Why?
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Canadiens claim Blair Betts off waivers, finalize 23-man roster for opening night
The Montreal Canadiens have claimed center Blair Betts off waivers earlier today from the Philadelphia Flyers, who had put the defensive specialist on waivers yesterday to free up cap space. Betts is entering the second and final year of a two-year contract worth $700,000 annually. The 31 year-old center played 75 games for the Flyers last season, notching five goals and adding seven...
Via HabsAddict.com
October 05, 2011
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Blair Betts Claimed by Montreal, Walker Clears Waivers
Blair Betts Claimed by Montreal, Walker Clears Waivers When the Flyers placed Blair Betts on waivers yesterday, there was little doubt that he would be claimed by a team needing a penalty killer.
The Montreal Canadiens cashed in on that need today.
The 31-year-old center played his role well in his years with the Flyers, but their youth movement and new look sent him packing...
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