"Belfour and Roman Turek have explosive personalities. How the two are juggled could go a long way in determining how they perform." (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 103)

"The combination of Belfour and Turek could be stellar - or shaky...Belfour is a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, but has had back and knee injuries and his competitive personality can be abrasive. There is a chance both goalies could collapse and the Stars could be in trouble." (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 103)

"The team [San Jose] needed to re-sign free-agent Ed Belfour, but hadn't by early July. Rumours had the goaltender heading to Dallas for basically the same money that San Jose was offering, but Belfour must like the idea that the Stars are a lot closer to the Stanley Cup than the Sharks are. (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 220)

"It could be that the Eagle has landed. The Stars were on the verge of signing the first major free agent of the summer by offering Eddie The Eagle" Belfour a lengthy, multimillion dollar deal. He's seen better days, but would join Dallas after turning down a similar offer from San Jose." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 158)

"Eddie's like a lot of other goalies in this league now, with Hasek being the prime example: Play the odds and cover the bottom of the net. A lot of times he has his blocker and his paddle flat on the ice. If he has a weakness, it's the one-timer. I try to get him moving and then go five-hole. But mostly, he gives you nothing down low and makes you roof it on him. If you can, all the more power to you. But he knows the odds are in his favor." (Doug Weight, ESPN Sportszone, April 1998)

"After 10 seasons in the NHL, Belfour has made a nice career for himself playing on some NHL powers. A solid technical goalkeeper with an abundance of confidence, Belfour is usually among the league leaders in wins, shutouts and temper tantrums. Belfour is among a group of goalies just a notch below the elite. This is due to a propensity to lose his cool in critical moments. The veteran will once again lead the Stars' hopes for a championship season. (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 200)

"Despite failing to win back-to-back championships, Belfour was spectacular during the 2000 Stanley Cup playoffs. His abilities have never been questioned but the mental aspect of his game has been. To his credit, however, he has greatly improved that part in recent years. Now that he has reached the 300-win club, Belfour can begin to stake a rightful claim among the game's great goaltenders. Capable of stealing a game, The Eagle" is now a far more consistent performer. Getting older and better. Belfour should maintain his status among the league's best goalies for a few more seasons - as long as he can keep the mace out of his eyes." (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 198)

"It's time to give Eddie the Eagle his due - he has usurped Dominik Hasek as the best goalie in the game today. His playoff performance with Dallas last spring leaves no doubt about that." (The Hockey News 2000-01 Yearbook, p. 11)

"Eddie has cemented his status as one of the game's top goalies. A winner who raises his game when it counts. Eddie is the backbone of this hockey club and as he goes, so go the Dallas Stars. (The Sports Forecaster Online 2000-01)

"To say last year was a tough one for The Eagle" would be somewhat of an understatement. Belfour didn't do himself or the Stars any favors with his brief midseason walkout and wasn't the same goaltender upon his return. Despite all that, you can't argue with his numbers, ability or competitiveness. Again among the Top 10 netminders in wins and shutouts last year, Belfour is still a solid backstop. He's an aggressive goalkeeper that uses his entire body to stop the puck. He loves to roam from his crease, which has been costly in the past. There's no reason to think Belfour can't bounce back and post the kind of numbers he did in his previous three seasons. However, some within the Dallas organization are growing tired of his attitude." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 204)

"After losing his starting job to Marty Turco in Dallas, Belfour landed on his feet in the off-season as the replacement to Curtis Joseph in Torotno. While "Eddie the Eagle" had one of his worst NHL seasons in 2001-02, he caught the eye of Toronto GM/coach Pat Quinn during the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. His attitude as the third stringer won Quinn over. Belfour may no longer be capable of playing 60 games at an elite level, but should raise his save percentage above .900 in 2002-03. The pressure will be intense in Toronto, since Belfour will try to fill the shoes of the always-popular Joseph." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 83)

"At age 40, and with a disturbing back problem, how much does Belfour have left? That could be the biggest question for the Maple Leafs heading into training camp. Ironically, Eddie the Eagle" enjoyed one of his best seasons in 2003-04 and would probably be considered a blue chipper if he were younger." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 98)

• Signed as free agent with Chicago Blackhawks, June 18, 1987.
• Traded by Blackhawks to San Jose Sharks for G Chris Terreri, D Michal Sykora, and RW Ulf Dahlen, January 25, 1997.
• Signed as free agent with Dallas Stars, July 2, 1997.
• Traded by Stars (with RW Cameron Mann) to Nashville Predators for LW David Gosselin and fifth-round selection in 2003 entry draft, June 29, 2002.
• Signed as free agent to two-year contract with Toronto Maple Leafs, July 2, 2002.
• Resigned as free agent with Maple Leafs, July 1, 2004.
• Contract option declined by Maple Leafs, June 30, 2006.
• Signed as unrestricted free agent to one-year contract with Florida Panthers, July 25, 2006.
• Signed as unrestricted free agent with Leksands IF (Swedish Elitserein), August 27, 2007.

• Named top goaltender in Manitoba Junior Hockey League, 1985-86.
• Named to Manitoba Junior Hockey League All-Star First Team, 1985-86.
• Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I champion University of North Dakota, 1987.
• Named to National Collegiate Athletic Association All-America West second team, 1986-87.
• Named to National Collegiate Athletic Association All-Tournament team, 1986-87.
• First-Team Western Collegiate Hockey Association All-Star Goaltender, 1986-87.
• Named International Hockey League Player of the Month (8-2-0, 2.44 GAA, 90.6% sv, 2 ShO), December, 1987.
• Shared (with John Cullen) Garry F. Longman Memorial Trophy (International Hockey League Top Rookie), 1987-88.
• Named to International Hockey League All-Star first-team, 1987-88.
• Named National Hockey League Rookie of the Month, October 1990.
• Winner, Calder Memorial Trophy, 1990-91.
• Winner, Trico Goaltender Award, 1990-91.
• Winner, Vezina Trophy, 1990-91.
• Named to The Sporting News All-Star first team, 1990-91.
• Named to National Hockey League All-Star first team, 1990-91.
• Named Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News, 1990-91.
• Winner, William M. Jennings Trophy, 1990-91.
• Member, National Hockey League/Upper Deck All-Rookie Team, 1990-91.
• Named to National Hockey League All-Rookie team, 1990-91.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1992.
• Shares National Hockey League single-season playoff record for most consecutive wins by a goaltender (11), 1992.
• Led National Hockey League goaltenders in Playoff Goals Against Average (2.47), 1991-92.
• Tied for National Hockey League lead in goaltender Shutouts (5), 1991-92.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1993.
• Winner, Vezina Trophy, 1992-93.
• Named to The Sporting News All-Star second team, 1992-93.
• Named to National Hockey League All-Star first team, 1992-93.
• Winner, Jennings Trophy, 1992-93.
• Rated #12 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1993.
• Tied for league lead, shutouts (7), 1993-94.
• Named eighth-best goaltender, The Sporting News 1994-95 Hockey Yearbook.
• Named fourth-best glove hand, The Sporting News 1994-95 Hockey Yearbook.
• Rated #10 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1994.
• Finalist (along with Jim Carey and Dominik Hasek) for Vezina Trophy, 1994-95.
• 1994-95 Goalteder of the Year Third Runner-Up, Hockey Stars Presents, Summer 1995.
• Named to National Hockey League All-Star second team, 1994-95.
• Finished second in voting for Vezina Trophy, 1994-95.
• Rated #11 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1995.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1996.
• Named National Hockey League Player of the Week, December 1, 1997.
• Named to The Hockey News' midseason Second All-Star Team, January 1998.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, January 18, 1998.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1999.
• Member of Stanley Cup-champion Dallas Stars, 1999.
• Member of gold medal-winning Canadian Olympic Team, 2002.

• Played in 500th National Hockey League game, vs. Detroit, November 13, 1998.
• With a 3-2 overtime victory over New Jersey on April 1, 2003, Ed became just the seventh goaltender in National Hockey League history to register 400 regular-season victories. Making thirty-seven saves in the victory, Ed pushed his career mark to 400-262-105 in fifteen seasons.
• On November 28, 2005, Ed recorded his 447th NHL victory, and in the process tied Terry Sawchuk for second overall in league history.

• On March 14, 1991, Ed set the Chicago record for victories in a single season with a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings. It was his 39th win of the season, breaking Tony Esposito's mark of 38 set in 1969-70. Belfour would finish with 43 wins in the 1990-91 season.
• On June 8, 2000, Ed became the eleventh National Hockey League goaltender to record four shutouts in one postseason, with a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils, in Jersey. Eddie had to work overtime in this contest (46:21, to be exact), making 48 saves, and helping his Stars stave off elimination in the Stanley Cup Finals. Unfortunately for him, they would lose the next game, and the series, to the Devils, ending their bid to repeat as champions.
• From November 15 to November 29, 2000, Ed recorded a shutout streak of 219 minutes, 26 seconds with the Dallas Stars. This was a club record (back to 1967) until Ben Bishop eclipsed the mark on March 14, 2019.

• Strained hip muscle; missed four games, 1993-94 season.
• Sprained knee; missed one game, January 31, 1996.
• Injured back; missed three games, February 19, 1996.
• Injured knee ligament; missed thirteen games, February 1, 1997.
• Suffered bulging disc in back; missed seven games (remainder of season), March 31, 1997.
• Strained lower back; missed three games, February 2, 1998.
• Strained groin; missed one game, November 10, 1999.
• Sore heel; missed first five preseason games, September 2000.
• Injured back; missed one game, March 23, 2001.
• Infected right index finger; missed four games, October 12, 2002.
• Sore back; missed three games, January 17, 2003.
• Leg injury; missed three games, January 4, 2004.
• Back injury; missed three games, February 3, 2004.
• Back injury; missed eight games, February 14, 2004.
• Underwent back surgery at a Cleveland clinic to repair bulging disc, August 26, 2004.
• Groin injury; missed one game, December 12, 2005.
• Back injury; missed final 19 games of regular season, March 14, 2006.

• Besides being an avid triathlete, Eddie has a very strong interest in race car driving. He also enjoys the music of Neil Young.
• On March 29, 1987, in Detroit, Ed was the goaltender for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux when they captured the NCAA National Championship by defeating Michigan State University (and goaltender Bob Essensa) by a 5-3 score. Belfour, a freshman, stopped fifteen shots in the win.
• Ed and Ottawa's Dominik Hasek were the goaltenders in the National Hockey League's first shootout. When the Sens and Leafs were tied after a five-minute overtime, Belfour allowed a goal to Daniel Alfredsson before stopping Martin Havlat. Unfortunately for Belfour, Dany Heatley won the contest on the third shot of the shootout.
• On December 19, 2005, Ed moved into sole possession of second place on the National Hockey League's career wins list with a 9-6 victory over the New York Islanders. "It seemed like it took forever," said Belfour. "It took nine goals, but I'm real thankful and honored." Despite allowing four goals in the first period, and six goals on 33 shots, Belfour won his 448th game. Asked about the man he passed, Belfour was respectful: "I just have a lot of respect for Terry. He played without a mask. It just means a lot to me to be up there with him and the other greats that have played that long. It's a tribute to all the guys I've played with, all the great teams I've played on."