Belak on Waivers

The Panthers waived Wade Belak today.

Belak has played in 14 games, with an average of 4:21 per game. He's only been able to drop the gloves once this year -- against Minnesota's Derek Boogaard. And Wade took away one of the Boogeyman's teeth.

Since then, no one has fought Wade.

I don't think there's a two-way clause in his contract, but apparently, money is not the issue.

The Panthers have been pretty bad lately, and this seems to be an attempt at a locker-room shakeup. Is it the right guy? I don't know. But, Wade is a well-liked player, and you would hope his (maybe former) teammates respond to this. JM has basically just told them that their lackluster performances have forced a good guy, and friend, off the team. I hope that means something to them.