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title: "Dancing in the Reign: Kings acquire Jeff Halpern from Tampa Bay"
url: https://kingscast.net/dancing-in-the-reign-kings-acquire-jeff-halpern-from-tampa-bay/
description: "So, it turns out the Kings do in fact make a move at today’s deadline as they deal for Tampa Bay’s Jeff Halpern. Looks like a solid move from Lombardi, as he brings."
published: 2026-08-19
updated: 2026-08-19
---

# Dancing in the Reign: Kings acquire Jeff Halpern from Tampa Bay

Published 2026-08-19

## NEWS

3 March 2010 · by Alex

So, it turns out the Kings do in fact make a move at today’s deadline as they deal for Tampa Bay’s**Jeff Halpern.** Looks like a solid move from Lombardi, as he brings another seasoned veteran to the team. Halpern, a center, will most likely be a 3rd or 4th line player. As a captain of the United States’ World Championship team, and the Alternate captain for Tamba Bay, Halpern brings leadership the locker room as well. The price for Halpern was **Teddy Purcell** and a third round draft pick, so not too much. Purcell, who showed promise at the end of last season, never built on that this year. He was a major disappointment and performed under expectations all year long. Still young, however, Purcell may flourish with a change of scenery. Halpern has played 10 seasons in the NHL, playing in a total of 704 games while racking up 131 goals and 183 assists. Halpern started his career in 1999 with the **Washington Capitals** for 6 seasons. Following that, 1 and 1/2 seasons with the **Dallas Stars** and 2 seasons with the **Tampa Bay Lightning.** No word on when Halpern will join the team, but chances are we’ll see him in a Kings uniform Thursday night in Nashville.

**Update:** Halpern will wear #22 for the Kings

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