March 12, 2008

Other Guy in Trade Providing a Boost

The following article featuring former Princeton standout Jeff Halpern appeared in the March 12 issue of the St. Petersburg Times. 

BY DAMIAN CRISTODERO 

TAMPA -- Jeff Halpern does not hide his disappointment at being out of the playoffs. But the Lightning center, acquired from the Stars in the Brad Richards trade, is not one to mope.

In fact, Halpern is thriving in Tampa Bay's puck-possession system that plays to his scrappy, forechecking strengths.

"This is the NHL," he said. "You're always trying to be a good teammate."

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