Player Discussion Jaroslav Halák

[rocketdan9]

Isles fan in peace. I wanted to see what you guys thought of Halak.

He has a history of playing well when he's the underdog and has something to prove. Send him to the minors and call him back, or demote him to second string, and he'll look like Brodeur reincarnated. When he's established as the starting goalie and gets comfortable .

He probably gained a lot by facing constant two on ones last year. I'm sure the game looks a lot slower to him this year.

I'm pulling for him because I want Boston or Tampa to knock off Toronto, but he was maddening

Its true. He was hung out to dry last few seasons

 

[Alexei Yashvalev]

Yeah watching him on the Isles the last few years I figured his stats would bounce back.

The Islanders were the biggest mess in their own zone in the league, it was bad.

Halak has the ability to absolutely dominate for short stretches, when he's motivated. Great playoff goalie. He's as talented as any goalie in the league but he's also the shortest goalie in the league (I think? The official 5'11" is generous he's no taller than 5'10") so he suffers on screened plays where the goalie is just hoping the puck hits them. Also has to challenge a ton as a result of his height where taller goalies can play deeper in the net.

 

[Kegs]

Halak has looked great. I love when the bruins have two goalies they can use. It helps them stay healthy I find.

 

[lopey]

Cassidy just said that Halak will be getting bulk of starts for the next little while. Heard it on 98.5

 

[rocketdan9]

Cassidy just said that Halak will be getting bulk of starts for the next little while. Heard it on 98.5

No brainner

Look at his stats. Top in the league

 

[bruinmann77]

You have to go with the Hot Goalie and now its Halak

 

[alko]

When he will finally considered as a Vezina Trophy candidate?

 

[Blowfish]

i love watching him play...so calm cool and collected. Love Rask but this guy is good!

 

[bruinfan000]

As you all know healthy competition in any form is good and will bring out the best in both goalie. Especially going into the tail end of the season and leading into the playoffs.

 

[NDiesel]

i love watching him play...so calm cool and collected. Love Rask but this guy is good!

I'm definitely a fan too. Here's hoping he continues this play and Rask steps it up as well. Two goalies playing well is huge in the league these days.

 

[JOKER 192]

Cassidy just said that Halak will be getting bulk of starts for the next little while. Heard it on 98.5

Well it's about time he saw what everyone saw long ago.

 

[ODAAT]

played well again today, didn`t at all like the goal he let in and I`ll suggest if the B`s lost and Tuukka allowed it there would be 12 pages of posts about it but he`s definitely the goalie who is playing far better now

 

[JOKER 192]

played well again today, didn`t at all like the goal he let in and I`ll suggest if the B`s lost and Tuukka allowed it there would be 12 pages of posts about it but he`s definitely the goalie who is playing far better now

Gotta agree, as much as I like Halak over Tuukka , that was a soft a goal. Your right, if Tuukka let's the same goal go by, there would be plenty a poster to point it out, likely even me.

Though at the end of the day , Halak has been way better than Tuukka thus far, soft goal be damned

 

[Sheppy]

Gotta agree, as much as I like Halak over Tuukka , that was a soft a goal. Your right, if Tuukka let's the same goal go by, there would be plenty a poster to point it out, likely even me.

Though at the end of the day , Halak has been way better than Tuukka thus far, soft goal be damned

At the end of the day you also have to score a goal to win a game.

 

[JOKER 192]

At the end of the day you also have to score a goal to win a game.

Indeed. This is the bigger issue with this team.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

I saw his stats without that game somewhere but can't quite remember where, - I want to say it was during a recent game - and it was basically identical to Halak's stats up to that point.

I generally agree with what most are saying here, ride Halak until he isn't hot anymore. If he plays like this all year then that's fantastic, but chances are he regresses and Rask returns to form.

I seen the same stat you did. I think it was the Sens game, that surprised me. I looked it up and they are almost the same. Some differences but over the years it is close as can be. Considering Rask has played behind some great Julien defensive teams with Chara and Bergy. Not the same with Halak, most times he was left on his own on run and gun teams.

Halak	GP	GS	W	L	T	OT	SA	GA	GAA	Sv%	SO	MIN
NHL Career	456	440	236	150	--	50	12,959	1,086	2.49	.916	44	26,217

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Rask	GP	GS	W	L	T	OT	SA	GA	GAA	Sv%	SO	MIN
NHL Career	455	436	241	140	--	53	12,613	986	2.27	.922	41	26,099

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[JOKER 192]

I seen the same stat you did. I think it was the Sens game, that surprised me. I looked it up and they are almost the same. Some differences but over the years it is close as can be. Considering Rask has played behind some great Julien defensive teams with Chara and Bergy. Not the same with Halak, most times he was left on his own on run and gun teams.

Halak	GP	GS	W	L	T	OT	SA	GA	GAA	Sv%	SO	MIN
NHL Career	456	440	236	150	--	50	12,959	1,086	2.49	.916	44	26,217

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Rask	GP	GS	W	L	T	OT	SA	GA	GAA	Sv%	SO	MIN
NHL Career	455	436	241	140	--	53	12,613	986	2.27	.922	41	26,099

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Those stats are insane. Though context is everything.

 

[Blowfish]

He makes trading Rask a very viable option. Love the confidence / focus this guy has in net.

 

[neelynugs]

He makes trading Rask a very viable option. Love the confidence / focus this guy has in net.

careful what you wish for - tuukka is a really good #1 goalie. halak is what he is - really good for stretches but
no way would i count on him as the full-time starter. i don't know why everyone needs to make this a controversy.
rask is the starter, halak is the 1B, and he's playing a lot right now because he's playing great.

 

[The don godfather]

If rask was in last night easily the score would have been 5 to 1 preds. Book that. Halak was standing on his head gives Bruins a chance to win every game.

 

[James Walker]

careful what you wish for - tuukka is a really good #1 goalie. halak is what he is - really good for stretches but
no way would i count on him as the full-time starter. i don't know why everyone needs to make this a controversy.
rask is the starter, halak is the 1B, and he's playing a lot right now because he's playing great.

Rask now realizes he is not as good as everyone has told him he is. Toronto was right to get rid of this average NHL goalie.

 

[Blowfish]

careful what you wish for - tuukka is a really good #1 goalie. halak is what he is - really good for stretches but
no way would i count on him as the full-time starter. i don't know why everyone needs to make this a controversy.
rask is the starter, halak is the 1B, and he's playing a lot right now because he's playing great.

Halak is Playing 1A and it isn’t even close. Rask play has dropped. It’s time to consider trading Ann expensive contract. No controversy just a consideration

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

He makes trading Rask a very viable option. Love the confidence / focus this guy has in net.

Not familiar with Halak when he doesn't have that confidence/focus? No way has he made trading Rask a viable option. Not even close. These premature takes are why I'm glad Sweeney is in charge.

 

[Blowfish]

Not familiar with Halak when he doesn't have that confidence/focus? No way has he made trading Rask a viable option. Not even close. These premature takes are why I'm glad Sweeney is in charge.

Rask is not a viable option because he’s an expensive no longer top goaltender. anyone watching halak s play right now can see a big difference in confident goaltending. Halak was unbelievable last night. He makes hard saves look easy. Rask makes easy saves look difficult. This is what I’m seeing.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Rask is not a viable option because he’s an expensive no longer top goaltender. anyone watching halak s play right now can see a big difference in confident goaltending. Halak was unbelievable last night. He makes hard saves look easy. Rask makes easy saves look difficult. This is what I’m seeing.

You're also going off Rask at the beginning of the season where he always struggles. You're prematurely making this comment. Rask is a top goaltender. Six games played doesn't change that. You're acting as if Halak is finding this new level. He's still the same Halak.