Jaroslav Halak is calling it a career after 17 years as an NHL goalie, including four seasons with the Islanders and one with the Rangers.

The 40-year-old last played in 2022-’23 with the Rangers. The Hurricanes signed him to a professional tryout ahead of the 2023-’24 season, but Halak was released.

“Last year I completed summer training…but when nothing came of it, I told myself it was pointless. After that I didn’t even try anymore,” Halak told Slovakia’s Dennik Sport, per a translation. “I’m officially ending my career. I would like to thank my family, friends, fans and especially my wife Petra, who has been by my side my entire career.”

Goalie Jaroslav Halak with the Islanders on March 22, 2018. Robert Sabo

Halak started 539 games in his career, and won the William M. Jennings Tr

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