New York Islanders Roundtable: Should Halak be Traded

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Nov 3, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) deflects the puck during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Jennifer Lapka

Halak is coming through in the World Cup and that’s good news for the Islanders. The recovery from his injury was definitely a concern but he’s shown the kind of play we got in Oct/Nov 2014. The issue with Halak is consistency.

While I’d like to see the Islanders unload his salary, I don’t think it’s a good idea to trade him now. I like Greiss but to throw all our eggs into his basket on his one good/career year seems like too big a risk and a little foolish. Halak takes the Isles to Sorokin.

I also don’t think Halak alone brings the caliber of winger the Isles need either so the package would have to be a big one. What teams need a starting goalie and would they be willing to take on Halak’s salary and inconsistency (esp when guys like Bishop may be/become available)?

Would I? For a stellar winger/right price, I’d consider it but I don’t think it’s feasible.