Ducks Sign Jean-Francois Jacques to One-Year Deal

The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they have signed left wing Jean-Francois Jacques to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay him $650,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. In 51 games last season with the Edmonton Oilers, he had four goals and one assist for five points and 63 penalty minutes. This is really just a depth signing for the Ducks, as Jacques will likely start the season in the minors given the offensive depth already on the team for next season. If he sees any time with Anaheim in 2011-12, it will likely be on the fourth line, where he will provide the team with plenty of grit and toughness.

Oilers Re-Sign Dubnyk, Jacques, Add Belle

The Edmonton Oilers have announced that they have re-signed goaltender Devan Dubnyk to a two-year contract worth $1.6 million and re-signed left wing Jean-Francois Jacques to a one-year contract. The team also announced that they have signed free agent defenseman Shawn Belle to a one-year, two-way contract. Dubnyk's deal averages out to $800,000 per season, while the financial terms of Jacques and Belle's contracts were not disclosed. Not bad depth signings for the Oilers, as Dubnyk has lots of size and the potential to become a starting goaltender, while Jacques plays with lots of grit and toughness. Belle is a very physical defenseman, but his lack of NHL experience will likely keep him in the minors for most of next season.