Jaroslav Halak: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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On July 18, longtime NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. With that announcement, a notable chapter in Montreal Canadiens history reopens, one that stirred intense debate and emotion across the hockey world: the Halak-Price decision.

New York Islanders News / Lighthouse Hockey / July 19

Prospect props, Halak retires, Clutterbuck trains

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NHL News / Dose.ca / July 18

The Jaroslav Halak deal still pays off (handsomely) for the Canadiens

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New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 18

Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 18

2010 Playoff Hero Retires

On Friday, goaltender Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement from professional hockey. The 40-year old last played in the NHL in 2023 and played for seven teams during his 17-year career.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Longtime NHL Goalie Steps Away After Nearly Two Decades

Veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak has officially announced his retirement from the NHL. After 17 seasons, Tomas Prokop of Slovak outlet Dennik Sport wrote, “Jaroslav Halák has officially retired at age 40.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 18

Former NHLer Jaroslav Halak retires after 17 seasons

One of the more underrated netminders of his day has officially hung up his pads. It was reported on Friday that former NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak has announced his retirement.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 20, 2023

Veteran goaltender released from tryout with Hurricanes

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