ColRouleBleu Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 #15 Jeff Halpern BioStatsVideoQUOTE LIBRARY“As soon as Montreal showed interest, I was pretty excited. To be able to put on that jersey and play in that city for that team is a tremendous honor,” said Halpern after signing his new deal on Tuesday. “I’ve played in the NHL for a long time, but I’m probably more excited for this than I’ve been at any point in my career. It’s a special feeling to join this organization. [...] I’ve played in some of the most southern cities with great weather and great organizations, but I’m a bit of a hockey nerd,” admitted Halpern. “I love being around it and I love when people are talking hockey and they’re kind of breathing the sport so the chance to play in that environment is a special thing for me.” canadiens.com, September 7 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomeeb Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 And welcome Jeff Halpern to the team with the fans that do nothing BUT breathe hockey. Well, mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Welcome to the Habs Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs-101 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Jeff Halpern is going to be a great addition to this team, I couldn't be happier, I have known him personally for about 15 years now and he has great character, since he played junior hockey here in Ontario! Essentially we get Dominic Moore with a little more grit more experience and maybe a shade less offensive upside, but for this price tag its a great deal... cant help but wonder why we signed Darche to a one way contract now that we have this signing, it will be very interesting to see how everything fits together... Halpern will be a great guy though to come in and win big faceoffs and kill penalties for the habs, letting some of those top four guys get a bit of a breather... The way I see it, Kostitsyn - Pleks - Cammy Pouliot/Eller - Gomez - Gionta Pouliot/Eller- Halpern - Lapierre Pyatt - Boyd - Moen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Welcome to Montreal, Halpern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketPower Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Welcome to the HABS Jeff - . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan512 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Welcome to the Habs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruuvimeisseli Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Apparently its 600, 000. good vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catt-_mtlc Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Great depth move and for half the price we would have had to pay Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Welcome to the Habs! Good depth move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow4Habs Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Welcome to the Habs, I'll be looking forward to see how you play with the Habs. Anyone know if he has played with any of the players on the roster? Seems to me, PG is signing players who already has some chemistry to atleast 1 player on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istreamradio Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I really like this signing: as people have already pointed out this is basically Dominic Moore for $600 k. He's not Ovechkin: he's not going to score 50 a year, but for $600 K we're not asking him to, we just want him to play smart hockey, show some grit, be a leader and score some goals here or there. And he's a righty. He's a very smart player. I love it. It does make you wonder where Darche is going to play. I like all the players so much, I wonder where everyone fits. Habs 101 had some good line combinations, so I'll stick with that. And if there is ever a place with a fan base that "breaths" hockey, this is it. He came to the right place. Win us a Cup and we'll know who you are forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiLla Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Nice quote and welcome to the team Jeff. If you're a true hockey nerd like you claim, you should really like playing here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest olddude Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Good veteran pick up with a little size and a right hand shot. Welcome aboard Jeff and I'll have to remind you of the old saying, "be careful what you wish for". Montreal doesn't breathe hockey, hockey breathes Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Welcome Jeff! Gomez grabbed that number 11 just in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruuvimeisseli Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Pyatt-Halpern-Boyd could a be great checking line. Happy with the signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Can we nickname him carrott top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Welcome Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyHAWK Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 WE GON WIN DA CUPPPZZ!!!111 nah but great pickup by pg, i see some little kids whining on RDS but like gill, they will learn to like him... or at least... tolerate his presence Can we nickname him carrott top? or cheesepuff nevermind carott top's better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamesgal1 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 here we go again signing all these vets and not leaving any spots for the kids to come in an show some of their skills.....I would sooner have banked this 600000 and waited to see where we are in the standings and then decide if we needed a good vet down the stretch and hopefully in the playoffs. this effects a kids in the organization more then anything...let the kids play 8 to 10 minutes a game on the 3rd and 4th lines to see if they have what it takes... don't like this move for any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1IscottieI1I Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 watched his compilation video and it looks like he is pretty good on that left post i hope they put him there a lot this season maybe he can score 20 goals again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyHAWK Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 watched his compilation video and it looks like he is pretty good on that left post i hope they put him there a lot this season maybe he can score 20 goals again. you're being too greedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 20 goals on the 3rd 4th line with the Habs..playing a defensive game.... Besides if that miracle ever happens it has to be Lapierre that gets 20 goals (so we can watch somoene eat their jersey). I'm always torn...good vet, but takes away ice time from the youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyHAWK Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 20 goals on the 3rd 4th line with the Habs..playing a defensive game.... Besides if that miracle ever happens it has to be Lapierre that gets 20 goals (so we can watch somoene eat their jersey). I'm always torn...good vet, but takes away ice time from the youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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