| Position: | Goaltender |
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| Catches: | Left | |
| Height: | 5’11" | |
| Weight: | 181 lbs | |
| Birth Date: | 05/13/1985 | |
| Birth Place: | Bratislava, Slovakia | |
| Acquired: | NHL Entry Draft | |
| Draft Team & Year: | Montreal Canadiens in 2003 | |
| Draft Round: | 9th | |
| Overall Choice: | 271st | |
| Salary: | $475,000 |
Scouting Report
| Strengths: | Is great positionally, and boasts fast reflexes. Has added bulk to his small frame which has translated to greater success. |
| Weaknesses: | Halak is a bit on the small side and needs to work on challenging shooters more often. |
| Projected Role: |
Jaroslav Halak is a goaltender who’s stock continues to rise. Could challenge for the starting job sometime in the future. |
Biography
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Halak has had a winning record on every team he’s played for and has seen action in Slovakian leagues, the QMJHL, the ECHL, and the AHL thus far. In 7 games this season with the Hamilton Bulldogs, Halak has shared time in goal with Yann Danis. His record is 4-3, while posting a save percentage of 0.941 and a GAA of 1.74. |