Edmonton Oilers Sign Anton Belov

The Edmonton Oilers anounced today that they have signed 6'4, 219 pound defenceman Anton Belov to a one year entry level contract.

We can expect Belov to start in the top 6 next season and possibly see top 4 minutes throughout the season. He's described as an excellent skater who can control the offensive game with his passing and hard shot but needs work on his defensive game.

			Regular Season					Playoffs
Season	Team	Lge	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004-05	CSKA Moscow	Russia	30	0	0	0	14	--	--	--	--	--
2005-06	CSKA Moscow	Russia	18	0	2	2	35	1	0	0	0	0
2006-07	CSKA Moscow	Russia	49	4	5	9	42	12	1	3	4	8
2007-08	CSKA Moscow	Russia	54	1	4	5	69	6	1	1	2	16
2008-09	Omsk Avangard	KHL	38	1	4	5	71	5	1	0	1	4
2009-10	Omsk Avangard	KHL	39	1	10	11	48	--	--	--	--	--
2010-11	Omsk Avangard	KHL	54	4	10	14	28	8	1	2	3	4
2011-12	Omsk Avangard	KHL	50	0	6	6	30
2012-13	Omsk Avangard	KHL	46	9	17	26	30	12	1	3	4	24
2013-14	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	47	1	5	6	32
2013-14	Oklahoma City Barons*	AHL	-	-	-	-	-

This is the first signing for Craig Mactavish since taking over the reigns as Oilers GM and appears to be a low risk (1 year entry level) high reward type of signing. Looks good!