Kings acquire Jeff Halpern for Teddy Purcell
The Kings won’t confirm it, but Canada’s TSN network is reporting that they have acquired veteran center Jeff Halpern from Tampa Bay for Teddy Purcell and a third-round pick that the Kings previously acquired from Florida.
Halpern, 33, is a solid guy and good penalty killer who is earning $2 million this year and is eligible for unrestricted free agency July 1.
Sabres sent Clarke MacArthur to Atlanta
It’s NHL trade deadline day and TSN is reporting that the Buffalo Sabres have made a couple of moves. Reports say the Sabres have acquired left wing Raffi Torres from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Nathan Paetsch and a second round pick. TSN is also reporting that the Sabres have sent forward Clarke MacArthur to Atlanta for a third and fourth round draft choice.
Eyewitness Sports is at HSBC Arena and will have the latest on the trades on Eyewitness News at 5 and 6.
Eric Belanger Traded to Washington Capitals
Hockey center Eric Belanger has been traded towards the Washington Capitals from Minnesota Wild. Eric Belanger was traded in exchange for the second round draft pick which goes towards the Wild. The trade comes just below the wire for NHL trades.
Belanger is to become a free agent by the end on this summer but no talk of a contract extension or signing have been mentioned in trade reports.
Belanger has an amazing 2009-10 season with 13 goals, 22 assists in 35 games.
With all the season winding down, several clubs are looking to bolster their rosters in time for a playoff run whereas teams such as the Minnesota Wild seem to be in the rebuilding mode having traded another player and signing two new players.
