Well this was to be expected. Mark Bell has been suspended indefinitely without pay after being placed into stage two of the NHL's substance abuse program. In order to be reinstated, Bell will require the recommendation of program doctors along with the approval of both the National Hockey League and the NHLPA.Supposedly, Bell's plea encouraged his placement into stage two as outlined by the substance abuse program even though more than a year has passed since the incident took place.
This only illustrates how desperate JFJ must have been to pick up a goalie that he would agree to take Bell as well. Although, throughout last season he repeatedly stated he was satisfied with his goaltending. I guess we know not to believe anything he says about his hockey team this season.
At least it appears Bell does not eat up cap dollars.
But hey, the Leafs also signed Tony Salmelainen (which you can pick up from uncooked chicken). He is 26 years old with a NHL career consisting of 18 points. Hope he can double that this season.
