New York Islanders: What Could Have Been With Jaro

Dec 29, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Chris Stewart (7) scores a goal as forward Jason Pominville (29) celebrates in front of New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 1, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against the Washington Capitals in the third period at Verizon Center. The Islanders won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Play To Your Level

It shouldn’t be too much to ask, but maybe if Halak had played even up to his career average this could have all been avoided.

The drama with his agent. The embarrassment of playing in the AHL. And the real possibility that he may not be back in the NHL.

How many times this season have we been let down by Halak this season? How meany weak goals, how many late goals, how many weak late goals did he give up? I didn’t count but his 13 losses (including OTL) from 21 games played sums it up nicely.

If Halak played to his average .917 SV% and 2.37 GAA career average maybe he forces Snow to make a trade or even waive one of the other two goaltenders on the roster?

At some point, Halak has to say: “I should have done better”