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BREAKING: NHL Veteran Released From Roster Signalling the End of His Career

Published November 20, 2023 at 12h58
BY DAWSON MCKENZIE
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This NHL veteran has just been released from his NHL roster after signing a PTO, which strongly signals the end of his long-tenured NHL career.

Carolina Hurricanes Release Halak From Professional Tryout



In breaking news today, the Carolina Hurricanes have released veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak from his PTO with the team. Halak was signed after it was revealed that Frederik Andreson would be out for the foreseeable future with a blood clotting issue.

The #Canes have released goaltender Jaroslav Halak from his free agent tryout.

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As for Pyotr Kochetkov, today was a maintenance day.


Halak, signed as a potential third-string goaltender for the Hurricanes, did not see any playing time during his PTO with the team.

The #Hurricanes are releasing goaltender Jaroslav Halak from his professional tryout.

Halak was acting as the team's third-string goaltender, and did not play a game.


Halak has played in 581 career NHL games since he was drafted in 2003 by the Montreal Canadiens. He has a career 2.50 goals against average with a .915 save percentage.

The release strongly indicates that Halak's NHL career is coming to a close, as the 33-year-old goaltender could not crack the Hurricanes lineup. Halak played in 25 games last season with the New York Rangers.
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BREAKING: NHL Veteran Released From Roster Signalling the End of His Career

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