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Islanders Former Goalie Jarosalv Halak Proves Goalie Market Is Broken

Yesterday, Jaroslav Halak signed a one-year extension with the Boston Bruins. After back to back very good seasons as Tuukka Rask's backup, the former New York Islanders goalie got himself a new contract.

For context, Halak's first deal was a two-year deal with a $2.75 million cap hit. He signed the deal coming off a .908 save percentage and a 3.19 goals against average season with the Isles.

In his first year, he started 37 games and put up a .922 save percentage and a 2.34 goals against average. This past year, in 29 starts he had a .