Capitals trade Halak for fourth-round pick
The Washington Capitals have traded Jarolav Halak to the New York Islanders for a fourth-round pick in the 2014 NHL draft. Halak was acquired earlier this season in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres.
Halak had a 29-13-7 record in 52 games with the Capitals. Halak put up good numbers but it seemed like his heart was not in it for the Capitals. The Capitals still need to improve their goal tending and defense if they want to get back in the playoffs next season. Having more picks will help the Capitals rebuild.
Here is the Capitals press release.
Capitals Acquire Fourth-Round Pick in 2014 NHL Draft from New York Islanders for Halak
Posted on May 01, 2014 by Caps PR
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have acquired a fourth-round draft pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for the rights to goaltender Jaroslav Halak, assistant general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. The fourth-round selection was acquired by New York from Chicago.
Halak, 28, posted a 29-13-7 record with five shutouts, a 2.25 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage in 52 games with Washington and St. Louis this season. The Bratislava, Slovakia, native was acquired by the Capitals from Buffalo with a third-round choice in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Michal Neuvirth and Rostislav Klesla on March 5, 2014. Halak has registered a 144-85-29 record in his career with 30 shutouts, a 2.38 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage.
