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Canadiens claim Halpern off waivers from Rangers

New York Rangers v Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 23: Jeff Halpern #15 of the New York Rangers attempt to deflect the puck in front of Francis Bouillon #55 and Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 23, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

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The Montreal Canadiens are welcoming home a familiar face.

Jeff Halpern was claimed off waivers from the New York Rangers and he’ll go from a team that’s not living up to expectations to one that’s vastly surpassing them.

Halpern played for the Habs during the 2010-11 season and played well for them in a third/fourth line role scoring 11 goals with 15 assists. He’ll likely assume a role on Montreal’s fourth line now as coach Michel Therrien has been using guys like Ryan White and Gabriel Dumont in that role this season.

This season with the Rangers, Halpern has no goals and one assist in 30 games and found himself a healthy scratch recently before being waived. He’s a veteran performer, however, and gives Montreal better depth up the middle.