Canadiens Sign Jeff Halpern to One-Year Contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have signed center Jeff Halpern to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 71 games last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, he had nine goals and 10 assists for 19 points. Not a bad signing for the Canadiens, as Halpern will bring some veteran depth and leadership to the team. He's a decent defensive forward and is good on the penalty kill, making him an effective replacement to Glen Metropolit, who signed with EV Zug of the Swiss League on August 2.