New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Jaroslav Halak on a one-year contract.
Halak, 37, has appeared in 556 career NHL games (531 starts), split between the Vancouver Canucks (2021-22), Boston Bruins (2018-19 - 2020-21), New York Islanders (2014-15 - 2017-18), Washington Capitals (2013-14), St. Louis Blues (2010-11 - 2013-14), and Montreal Canadiens (2006-07 - 2009-10). He has compiled a 285-18-4 record, .916 save percentage and 2.49 goals against average across 16 NHL seasons. The Bratislava, Slovakia native made 17 appearances (14 starts) in his first season with the Canucks in 2021-22, posting a 4-7-2 record, 2.94 goals against average and .903 save percentage. He made a season-high 39 saves on November 28, 2021 at Boston.