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Stars Place Former Second Round Pick on Waivers

Dallas cuts ties with Brandon Halverson as roster deadlines loom, sending the former Rangers prospect to the wire after securing the veteran netminder for organizational depth.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 11:05 PM
Stars Place Former Second Round Pick on Waivers
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Stars placed goaltender Brandon Halverson on waivers on Tuesday.
  • Halverson signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 with Dallas on July 1.
  • The 30-year-old was originally drafted in the second round by the New York Rangers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Stars placed goaltender Brandon Halverson on waivers on Tuesday as the team trims its roster ahead of the regular season. Dallas originally signed the 30-year-old goaltender to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 on July 1 to provide depth in net.

Halverson was selected in the second round of the NHL draft by the New York Rangers before spending time across the minor leagues. He spent the past three years with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization, recording a .918 save percentage in 26 games with their AHL affiliate.

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