Rob_Zepp Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/florida-panthers-agree-to-terms-with-forward-micheal-haley-on-a-two-year-contract/c-290253178 Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Micheal Haley on a two-year, one-way contract. "I'm excited to welcome Michael to the Panthers organization," said Tallon. "He fills a need for our club and will help us get back to playing with the sort of passion and grit that will help us win." "Micheal will help support our core group with his leadership and toughness," said Panthers Head Coach Bob Boughner. "I know what sort of impact he has in the room and on the ice. He's the type of person and player that we need." Haley, 31, recorded a career-high 12 points (2-10-12) and 128 penalty minutes in 58 games with the San Jose Sharks during the 2016-17 season. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound native of Guelph, Ontario, has appeared in 130 NHL games for San Jose (2014-17), the New York Rangers (2012-13) and New York Islanders (2009-10), recording 16 points (5-11-16) and 350 penalty minutes. Haley was originally signed by the Islanders as a free agent on May 19, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Was hoping Canucks would have taken a run at this player. REALLY like what he brings and would have been a massive fan favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 37 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: Was hoping Canucks would have taken a run at this player. REALLY like what he brings and would have been a massive fan favourite. I really liked when that nashville player hit him from behind last year, and he got up and decked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, b3. said: I really liked when that nashville player hit him from behind last year, and he got up and decked him. Yup, one of many moments that has endeared this player to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 So, for those who say players of that ilk are no longer wanted??? Reaves traded for by the champs, Thorburn signed to replace him, now Haley given a 2 year deal. Sounds like the market for the grinders/pugilists is alive and well/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 On 7/1/2017 at 1:50 PM, RRypien37 said: So, for those who say players of that ilk are no longer wanted??? Reaves traded for by the champs, Thorburn signed to replace him, now Haley given a 2 year deal. Sounds like the market for the grinders/pugilists is alive and well/ Haley has talent and can play the game with speed. His effort is like Gaunce from Vancouver and though it doesn't often show up on the box scores, you still get a sense team is better off with him. I like this signing for the Panthers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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