Brandon Halverson - NHL News & Rumors

Shipped back to minors Halverson was returned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Halverson's demotion could be an indication that Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) will be ready to at least serve as the backup against the Kings on Thursday, though the Crunch are in action versus AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, so Halverson could feature in that contest and then be recalled back to Tampa Bay.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Called up Thursday Halverson was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Halverson hasn't yet appeared in a game for the Lightning this year, but he'll join the NHL club ahead of Thursday's home game against the Penguins. Halverson has gone 9-4-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .901 save percentage over 13 appearances with Syracuse to begin the season.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another shutout in AHL play Halverson posted a 19-save shutout in AHL Syracuse's 3-0 win over Utica.

Impact Halverson has two shutouts and three wins in four starts to begin the AHL campaign. He's setting himself up well for a call-up should the Lightning lose Andrei Vasilevskiy or Jonas Johansson for any length of time. Halverson will continue to handle a starting role over Ryan Fanti while with the Crunch.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out AHL Rochester Halverson posted a 31-save shutout in AHL Syracuse's 3-0 win over Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Halverson has won both of his starts at the AHL level this season, allowing just two goals on 47 shots. This was his seventh shutout in the AHL, all of which have come with Syracuse in the last three years since he returned to the level following stints in the ECHL and the German second division between 2020 and 2023. Halverson made a start with the Lightning in 2024-25, but he's unlikely to see significant time with the big club unless one of Andrei Vasilevskiy or Jonas Johansson is injured.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out AHL Rochester Halverson posted a 31-save shutout in AHL Syracuse's 3-0 win over Rochester on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Friday Halverson was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Halverson made some starts for the Lightning during preseason play, but if he clears waivers, he'll head to AHL Syracuse for the start of the regular season. He's made just two regular-season appearances in the NHL during his career and will likely spend most of this year in the minors.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Slated to start Thursday Halverson is expected to start Thursday's preseason game at home against the Panthers, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Halverson will play the whole game Thursday, but this could be his final opportunity to tend the twine for the Lightning before the regular season gets underway. The 29-year-old has made just two regular-season appearances in the NHL and will likely spend the bulk of the 2025-26 campaign with AHL Syracuse.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

NSH@TBL: Wiesblatt scores goal against Brandon Halverson | Nashville Predators Ozzy Wiesblatt (NSH) scores goal against Brandon Halverson (TBL) to make it 2 - 1

SEPTEMBER 28 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Saturday Halverson will guard the home goal in Saturday's preseason game versus the Predators, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Halverson will make his second appearance of the preseason. He previously stopped 20 of 22 shots over two periods against Nashville on Tuesday. The 29-year-old is still projected to begin the year at AHL Syracuse, which is where he spent the majority of 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

TBL@NSH: Martin scores goal against Brandon Halverson | Nashville Predators Brady Martin (NSH) scores goal against Brandon Halverson (TBL) to make it 1 - 0

SEPTEMBER 24 • NHL.COM

TBL@NSH: Martin scores PPG against Brandon Halverson | Nashville Predators Brady Martin (NSH) scores power-play goal against Brandon Halverson (TBL) to make it 2 - 0

SEPTEMBER 24 • NHL.COM

Between pipes versus Preds Halverson will tend the twine on the road in preseason action against Nashville on Tuesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Halverson is expected to get the first two periods before 2025 seventh-round pick Caleb Heil takes the third. It would take an extremely strong preseason performance for Halverson to put himself into the mix for a spot on the Opening Night roster, as Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jonas Johansson are cemented as the netminding duo.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 2 • NYTIMES.COM

Returns to AHL Halverson was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Jonas Johansson (personal) rejoined the Lightning Tuesday, which is why Halverson can be returned to the minors. Halverson made his first NHL start Saturday, stopping 19 of 24 shots in a 6-4 loss to Utah. Tampa Bay recalled Cam Atkinson from the AHL in a corresponding move.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

First NHL start Halverson made 19 saves in a 6-4 loss to Utah on Saturday. He allowed five goals.

Impact It was his first NHL start, and the loss wasn't on him. As Bolts' coach Jon Cooper said in the post-game scrum, Halverson's teammates simply didn't play well enough in front of their netminder, especially against a gritty team that's hungry to claw their way to a wild card spot. Halverson will be with the Bolts under Jonas Johansson (personal) returns to the squad. He may not get another start, but at least he lived out his dream. Halverson had made one appearance in relief several seasons ago, but he'd never seen his name in the starting lineup until Saturday.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cooley and Kerfoot each score twice to lead Utah past Lightning 6-4

Logan Cooley had two goals and an assist and Alexander Kerfoot also scored twice to lead the Utah Hockey Club to a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Expected to start Saturday Halverson will start on the road against Utah on Saturday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Jonas Johansson isn't an option because he's back in Tampa Bay due to a family matter. Halverson has a 2.32 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 34 appearances with AHL Syracuse in 2024-25. Although Halverson made an NHL relief appearance during the 2017-18 campaign, this will be the 28-year-old's first career start at the top level. Utah ranks 20th in goals per game with 2.83.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Tampa Halverson was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Barring an injury, Halverson figures to serve as Tampa's third goaltending option behind Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jonas Johansson. The 28-year-old netminder has not appeared in an NHL game since 2017 when he made one start for the Rangers.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 22 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Dropped to AHL Halverson was returned to AHL Syracuse on Monday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Halverson has been the backup goalie behind Andrei Vasilevskiy in the last four games. If Jonas Johansson (lower body) remains unavailable after the 4 Nations Face-Off, Halverson could rejoin the Lightning. The 28-year-old Halverson has a 12-7-7 record with a 2.20 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 26 AHL appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Halverson was put on waivers Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Halverson was signed to a two-year contract by the Lightning on Monday. Halverson will likely be returned to AHL Syracuse, should he pass through waivers, but he could still back up Vasilevskiy on Thursday as Jonas Johansson (lower body) remains out of action through the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year contract Halverson was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday after signing a two-year contract with Tampa Bay, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Halverson has a 12-7-7 record with a 2.20 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 26 AHL appearances this season. If Jonas Johansson (lower body) remains unavailable, Halverson could be the backup behind Andrei Vasilevskiy in Tuesday's home game versus Ottawa.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Attempting NHL comeback Halverson is attempting an NHL comeback with the Lightning.

Impact Halverson was taken by the Rangers two rounds before Igor Shesterkin in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, but hasn't played in the NHL since his lone game for them in 2018. Since then, he played in the ECHL and in Germany's second division before earning an AHL contract with Syracuse last season. Halverson split his time between the AHL and ECHL in 2023-24, but was Syracuse's starter in the Calder Cup Playoffs. He's a long-shot, but he has a dream.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

US beats Denmark 4-1 in world juniors

HELSINKI (AP) Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist to lead the United States to a 4-1 victory over Denmark on Thursday in the world junior hockey championship.

DECEMBER 31, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

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Cooley and Kerfoot each score twice to lead Utah past Lightning 6-4

US beats Denmark 4-1 in world juniors