Doubting Halak Doesn’t Make Sense Hockeyology by Leslie Monteiro - October 22, 2016October 22, 20161 It hasn’t been the start Jaroslav Halak wanted. The Islanders goaltender has been shaky at best after being out for the season last year. It shouldn’t be surprising. He is still trying to get his legs back after missing time last year. It takes awhile for him to get into a groove.