CANES ADD BELLE
Carolina
On Sunday night, the Carolina Hurricanes completed a second deal that solidified their blueline on the junior squad.
With his speed, puck handling ability and talent for distributing the puck, Shawn Belle, former Team Canada junior on the heralded 2004 team, was acquired for highly touted center Dustin Boyd.
The deal came out of no where as the Canes had tried to get a hold of the young blueliner for several season now and miraculously, the Avalanche inquired about the payment.
“Belle adds a bit of a dimension that this team doesn’t have at the moment,” said head coach Craig Hartsburg. “He has a lot of speed and he moves well for a bigger guy. He also has some offensive talent, but we like his ability to join the rush while still being capable in his own end.”
Belle will likely rejoin his former defense partner Brayden Coburn, the rugged, aggressive defenseman and the two will continue to be a force game in and game out.
“The two really bring out the best in each other. Brayden doesn’t like to get too caught up in the offensive side of things, but will get involved when the time calls for it. Belle is a much more creative guy and he will find the openings ot make plays. Together, they work well.”
The Canes and Avs also swapped veteran juniors. Nathan Martz will join the Canes and he currently is tied for the league lead in goals with 19.
“We don’t really know why he is scoring, but it is welcomed here, that is for sure.”
The Canes host Dallas tonight and the new duo will both make their debut in Carolina.
On Sunday night, the Carolina Hurricanes completed a second deal that solidified their blueline on the junior squad.
With his speed, puck handling ability and talent for distributing the puck, Shawn Belle, former Team Canada junior on the heralded 2004 team, was acquired for highly touted center Dustin Boyd.The deal came out of no where as the Canes had tried to get a hold of the young blueliner for several season now and miraculously, the Avalanche inquired about the payment.
“Belle adds a bit of a dimension that this team doesn’t have at the moment,” said head coach Craig Hartsburg. “He has a lot of speed and he moves well for a bigger guy. He also has some offensive talent, but we like his ability to join the rush while still being capable in his own end.”
Belle will likely rejoin his former defense partner Brayden Coburn, the rugged, aggressive defenseman and the two will continue to be a force game in and game out.
“The two really bring out the best in each other. Brayden doesn’t like to get too caught up in the offensive side of things, but will get involved when the time calls for it. Belle is a much more creative guy and he will find the openings ot make plays. Together, they work well.”
The Canes and Avs also swapped veteran juniors. Nathan Martz will join the Canes and he currently is tied for the league lead in goals with 19.
“We don’t really know why he is scoring, but it is welcomed here, that is for sure.”
The Canes host Dallas tonight and the new duo will both make their debut in Carolina.
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