Stars re-stock roster
ByReuters
Published 05/07/2006 at 21:51 GMT
The Dallas Stars re-stocked their depleted roster by signing free agents Jeff Halpern and Matthew Barnaby on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Halpern has played his entire seven-year NHL career with the Washington Capitals, scoring 87 goals and amassing 127 ass
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"I wish September would get here more quickly and it would be nice to be down there now to start playing," said Halpern, a center who scored 11 goals as the Capitals' captain last season.
"From everyone I've dealt with, from the general manager to the coaching staff to some players on the team, the mentality the Stars have is something I'm excited to be a part of."
Barnaby, 33, appeared in all 82 games with the Chicago Blackhawks last season, collecting eight goals, 20 assists and a team-leading 178 penalty minutes.
"We are excited about acquiring Jeff Halpern and Matthew Barnaby, as both players bring a great deal of character and grit to our team," said Dallas General Manager Doug Armstrong.
"Both players have gained valuable experience in the National Hockey League and will bolster our forward group immediately."
The Stars have lost several players during the off-season, including veteran right wing Bill Guerin, who signed with St. Louis, and center Jason Arnott, who landed in Nashville.
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